PP Recyclable metalised laminate

Swisspac’s metalised PE laminate can be recycled in drop-off soft plastics collections. It has similar functionality to traditional plastics that are not recyclable and is suitable for use across a number of different industries.

Compatible Style

Stand Up Pouches

Flat Bottom Bags

Side Gusset Bags

Spout Pouches

Center Spout pouches

Vacuum Bags

Compatible Printing Technologies

Sustainability Properties

Recyclable Plastic

Recyclable in the plastics waste stream

Nontoxic Inks

Water or biobased inks than do not require petroleum-based solvents

Considerations

  • PP is a highly recyclable material and has wide application across numerous packaging formats and industries.
  • It is highly durable and affordable, and can be used across numerous different packaging formats.
  • Available in high and low barrier structures.
  • Considerably better than most non-recyclable multi-material laminates
  • Made from virgin petrochemical materials.
  • More cost-effective than most bioplastic alternatives to flexible packaging.
  • Soft plastic recycling is challenging. This material either needs to go into a dedicated polyethylene stream (#2 or #4) or a drop-off soft plastics collection stream, which are limited although growing rapidly.
  • Doesn’t contribute meaningfully in moving towards a circular economy but it’s a starting point.