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Why is mono-material flexible packaging preferred?

Using mono-material packaging has become increasingly popular for several reasons, primarily driven by environmental and practical considerations:

Recyclable

Lower Carbon Footprint

Consumer Preference

Process Automation

Encouraging Recyclability and Plastic Circularity.

Mono-material packaging is often easier to recycle because it consists of a single type of material.

This simplicity in material composition makes it more likely to be accepted by recycling facilities, reducing the risk of contamination and improving the recycling rate. In contrast, multi-material packaging, such as laminates or composites, can be challenging to recycle effectively because separating and processing different materials is more complex.

Mono-material packaging aligns with the principles of a circular economy, where products and materials are designed to be reused, remanufactured, or recycled. This contributes to the reduction of waste and the conservation of resources, making it a more sustainable choice.

Reduce Environmental Impact and Regulatory Compliance.

Mono-material packaging typically has a lower environmental footprint than multi-material alternatives. This is because it requires fewer resources to produce, generates less waste during manufacturing, and has a higher likelihood of being recycled and reused.

Reducing environmental impact through the adoption of mono-material packaging directly contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Some regions and countries have introduced regulations and targets to reduce plastic waste and promote recycling. Mono-material packaging may align more easily with these regulations, making it a prudent choice for companies seeking compliance and avoiding fines or penalties.

Supply Chain Efficiency: Mono-material packaging can simplify the supply chain, as it involves fewer components and is easier to source and manufacture. This can lead to cost savings and improved efficiency in production and distribution.

Our innovation and solutions for mono-materials :

Paperlite

Recyclable, Just Like Paper.

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Flexlite PP

Recyclable Monolayer PP Material.

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Flexlite PE

Recyclable Monolayer PE Material.

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Conventional Multi-laminates
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Mono-Materials

Conventional Multi-Laminate Layer

Challenges of Multi-Layer Packaging

Multi-layer packaging poses challenges in recycling due to its material complexity, which leads to lower recycling rates and increased waste. This complexity also demands more resources and energy, resulting in a larger environmental footprint compared to mono-material options. While multi-laminate materials may not be more expensive to produce, they carry higher environmental costs that society ultimately bears. Therefore, we aim to support businesses actively seeking alternative solutions to address these drawbacks and make packaging choices that align with evolving sustainablity goals.

Come with several notable disadvantages.

Industry’s Role Models & Sustainable Packaging Initiatives

“We are committed to helping to shape a waste-free future.”

Our vision is that none of our packaging ends up in landfill or as litter. We are helping create a future where cleverly designed packaging, innovative new materials, better recycling infrastructure and reusable or refillable packaging can prevent waste on land and in oceans.

source from Nestle.

“L’Oréal is proud to see the initiative uniting the cosmetics industry around a shared vision of sustainable packaging”

For more than a decade, we have been committed to innovating our packaging toward sustainability. We developed the Sustainable Product Optimisation Tool (SPOT) and are pleased to share this packaging methodology with the SPICE initiative so that together, we can drive the industry’s sustainable transformation. It’s what our consumers want, and it’s what our planet needs.

source from SPICE, Co-founded by L’Oreal and Quantis

“Finding new solutions for flexible packaging”

We are committed to finding a solution for flexible packaging and we’re partnering with others to make progress.For instance in the UK we’ve partnered with other brands to launch the Flexible Plastic Fund to improve flexible plastic recycling rates. We’re working with Mars, Mondelēz, Nestlé, PepsiCo and UK retailers to incentivise the recycling of flexible packaging.

source from Unilever