Plastic Packaging

The immense population density and the increased industrial activity are a few of the reasons for the high amounts of both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Currently only 30% of the 75% recyclable waste is being recycled. This gives the Indian waste management industry a huge potential to be tapped into.

Manufacturing paper consumes more energy and water and emits more greenhouse gases than plastics. It also contributes to deforestation, which, ironically, was a reason that plastic bags became so popular in the first place. But despite science-based evidence to the contrary, paper largely is seen by the public at large as an environmentally preferable substitute for plastics. To retain customers and attract new ones, brand owners are left to find ways to make paper perform as well as plastics, which has been a challenge. Paper straws immediately come to mind.

ITC Packaging has announced a new range of barrier packaging for Spanish olives and pickles manufacturing company Aceitunas Sarasa.

As part of this partnership, ITC Packaging and the Navarra-based company have worked together to enhance and modify the packaging of one of Sarasa’s ranges of olives and pickles, known as ‘Market Sarasa’.

The new Market Sarasa pack is available in a tub format. It comes in three different capacities, including 420ml, 600ml and 850ml. All have the same lid.

Italian pasta manufacturer Garofalo introduced a novel new package with a film made by GT Polifilm and Polivouga that uses certified circular polypropylene (PP) from SABIC, part of its TRUCIRCLE program to accelerate a circular plastic economy. The sustainable material is derived from advanced recycling and converted into a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film for this application, which is the first mono-PP pasta packaging material in the market containing 30% of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.

Ineos, a global petrochemicals manufacturer headquartered in London, has produced an ultra-thin, rigid film for recyclable flexible packaging applications made from 50 percent recycled plastic.

The company partners with CCL for its first Sleeve project for Finlandia Vodka. They unveiled a new package design for the premium vodka brand, known for its pristine and smooth taste and innovative bottle design.

The new edition is dressed from head to toe in a premium PET Shrink Sleeve from CCL Label printed in Offset Gravure combination. The trendy design, combined with pearlescent varnish and special metallic elements will surely attract additional attention to the product.

Protector Bag ExpandForm replaces the current plastic packaging with a flexible and recyclable alternative. The solution is also customisable and can expand to different sizes while holding the mattress securely. The packaging is made with Mondi’s kraft paper, which is responsibly sourced and renewable, and can be recycled contributing to a circular economy. The paper bag is puncture resistant and suitable for printing, meaning brands can customise their deliveries with a high-quality finish.

Huhtamaki has developed mono-material flexible packaging in paper, PE and PP Retort.  

Dr Marco Hilty, president of flexible packaging at Huhtamaki, said: ‘What we’ve done, quite simply, is to redesign the future of flexible packaging by setting new industry standards in mono-material solutions.  These blueloop innovations are both unique to Huhtamaki and transformational. They simultaneously deliver recyclability, with no compromise in either product protection or affordability.  This is the power of three.’ 

Monoplastic, is the (only) way to go

Optimal protection for your food products is what you want. Plastic packaging is and continues to be the most functional solution to ensure this protection. You also want to package sustainably with the smallest possible environmental impact. The ultimate answer: is monoplastic. The only way to go.

We know this all too well at DECA. All our plastic packaging is made of mono-material. It has already been our deliberate choice for many years. You enjoy all the benefits of plastic with a measured sustainable touch.