PP Recyclable transparent laminate

Swisspac’s compostable Plantmade™ laminate with a paper finish is home compostable and made from a blend of materials derived from eucalyptus and cassava root. It has a high barrier to both oxygen and moisture and is suitable for use across a number of different industry applications.

Compatible Style

Stand Up Pouches

Flat Bottom Bags

Side Gusset Bags

Spout Pouches

Vacuum Bags

Center Spout pouches

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.