As part of its efforts, Mars has invested hundreds of millions of dollars when it comes to reducing its packaging and making it compatible with current and future regulations.
K3® r100 builds on Greiner Packaging’s well-established cardboard-plastic packaging concept in Europe and introduces a key development: the cardboard wrap and plastic cup are designed to separate automatically during the waste disposal process without human intervention.
RRI is structured as a long‑term, iterative implementation model that builds on past pilots, shared costs, and actionable initiatives. Its cross-retailer, cross-brand approach sets it apart, expanding accessibility to consumers and helping drive higher participation and return rates.
The report has been endorsed by 47 businesses, NGOs, investors and academics with a common vision on accelerating innovation to develop and scale paper-based flexible packaging solutions which are designed responsibly.
USFFI is a 501c(6) nonprofit membership organization formed by leading brands and organizations individually dedicated to demonstrating that flexible packaging, including bags, wraps and pouches, can be successfully sorted, processed, and reintroduced into the supply chain when the necessary economic incentives and infrastructure are in place.
Alongside its environmental benefits, the film is engineered using a combination of machine-direction oriented polyethylene (MDO PE) and a functional sealant layer.
As the first Cold Seal coating in the Henkel portfolio to be formulated specifically for barrier-coated paper, Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE ensures process-reliable production of recyclable packaging structures, creating a secure seal without heat exposure.
The approval confirms that specific products from the company’s SICURA series, such as SICURA Nutriflex, SICURA Flex Dual Cure and SICURA Litho Pack, are fully compatible with the colored PE flexibles recycling stream in Europe.
The Seal family – Seal Silk, Seal G Silk, Seal Pure Silk, Seal Natural, Seal Light and Seal Lucent – covers a broad mix of applications and sealing needs while supporting smooth integration into existing packaging lines.
