Fiber-based packaging is often classified as waste paper and frequently ends up in the wrong garbage cans. They contain plastic coatings or polymer films to protect the products, but these materials also make recycling more difficult. The paper industry is required to innovate and develop new disposal and processing methods for fiber-based packaging in order to achieve the highest possible proportion that can be recycled. Propakma GmbH investigated these barrier requirements in a new study commissioned by the waste management company Veolia and the Forum Rezyklat. The aim of the project was to classify the barrier packaging and its design in relation to the processing technology and possible obstacles for recycling. The new study is intended to provide packaging producers with a basis for product design, the collection and sorting concept, and the design and operation of recycling processes.
- 02/08/2024
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- Sustainability
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Study on Fiber-Based Packaging Shows Requirements for Recycling
Fiber-based packaging is becoming increasingly important in the packaging industry. When packaging their products, manufacturers of food and consumer goods are increasingly turning to these materials, which have integrated barriers to protect the goods but also present obstacles to recycling. A new study has examined the issues surrounding the design of packaging for recycling technology.
