Sustainable Flexible Packaging

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TIPA’s Daphna Nissenbaum makes three bold predictions on compostable packaging as it relates to small-format sachets, paper-based packaging, and the bags used by retailers.

Collaboration aims to address one of the most challenging fractions in Mexico’s waste stream: post-consumer flexible plastic packaging.

The brand has evolved from BOPLA films exclusively to an integrated portfolio of biaxially oriented films based on a mix of innovative biopolymers.

Doug Biela of NOVA Chemicals says the next year is a critical time for well-designed recycling policy to both help drive PCR plastic innovation and build robust end markets for recycled materials.

The collaboration brings together Koehler's global paper expertise and Metatex’s converting capabilities to deliver sustainable packaging solutions to the Pakistani market, the companies say. 

The collaboration will replace existing OPP/paper non-recyclable pre-made block bottom bags with fully recyclable paper-based ones.

Film will replace the previous multi-material structure made with three different types of plastic, which was not recyclable. In addition, the new film offers a 6% plastic weight reduction compared to the previous solution.

Position paper identifies six policy levers — Funding Model, Funding System Design, Fee-Setting & Eco-modulation, Performance Targets, Responsible End Markets, and Covered Materials — that states can use to build structured, harmonized EPR systems. 

Initiative aims to inform improved packaging design and recycling processes, ultimately contributing to a more circular economy for flexible plastic packaging.

Over the past year, the company has replaced over one million pounds of virgin polyethylene (PE) with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.