A partnership and collaboration among three suppliers in the food and beverage space have resulted in the world’s first frozen food packaging solution that utilises packaging from recovered ocean bound plastic. This high quality food packaging, made of certified circular polyolefins, is expected to be launched during World Oceans Day 2022, which falls on June 8. The process begins with post-consumer plastic waste that’s recovered from waterways. These are then converted to alternative … [Read more...] about SABIC, Polivouga, Nueva Pescanova roll out certified circular PE packaging
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Coveris introduces fully recyclable pouches for grated cheese
Packaging supplier Coveris has launched a breakthrough in creating a more sustainable packaging to cheese, a food product that has complex shelf-life requirements and high-speed packing demands. Together with food manufacturer Ornua Foods, Coveris has developed a fully recyclable polyethylene (PE) monolaminate structure with a built-in barrier for Tesco’s grated cheese. This MonoFlex BE is set to replace mixed triple-ply nylon laminate, a traditionally hard to recycle type of packaging. It … [Read more...] about Coveris introduces fully recyclable pouches for grated cheese
Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
In a bid to further improve its line of eco-friendly flexible packaging, Glenroy Inc. has submitted its TruRenu stand-up pouches for assessment at Trex Company’s recycling initiative. This particular product passed Stage 1 of the testing process, which found that its virgin packaging material is made of polyethlene (PE) plastic. It also meets Trex’ general recycling standards. “Qualifying for the NexTrex program adds both perceived and tangible value to our flexible packaging that our brand … [Read more...] about Glenroy’s all PE stand-up pouches accepted for NexTrex® Recycling Program
