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

Vacuum Bags

Center Spout pouchesVacuum BagsSpout Pouches

Compatible Printing Technologies

  • Rotogravure
  • Digital
  • Static
  • Sticker(Label)

Sustainability Properties

Recyclable Plastic

Recyclable in the platic 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.