QUICK QUOTE Phone: 262-404-1200 • Toll Free: 888-211-9455 • Fax: 262-404-1221 SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES ABOUT US CONTACT US RESOURCES Industry Push Toward Sustainable Products By: kendall-admin|Published on: Mar 22, 2021|Categories: Blog| Consumer Market Demands and Sustainable Films March 23, 2021 Plastic waste continues to be a great public concern along with the environmental impacts surrounding the manufacture and disposal of these products. Today’s consumers are making the conscious decision to choose brands that are leading the way in sustainable initiatives, with up to 68% choosing a sustainable product over a name-brand1. Environmental impact concerns aside, packaging will never be eliminated from society. It is necessary for the safety and quality of food products, extended shelf life, and overall reduction of food waste. But efforts can be made to reduce the amount of packaging required or the materials used. Large name brands including Walmart, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Kraft-Heinz have taken notice of the changing market and are pledging to have all recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025. By 2030, Coca-Cola is planning to use at least 50% of recycled material in their packaging and Walmart aims to reduce greenhouse emissions by one gigaton. To accommodate these sustainability goals, the flexible packaging industry is finding ways to create recycle-ready film structures, add increased amounts of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin into films, and reduce excess packaging or processing wastes while maintaining food and pharmaceutical requirements. In the flexible packaging industry, one specific area of focus is the reusability/recyclability of the overall film structure. We typically print on polyester film (PET) due to its easy machinability, strength, and temperature resistance. However, PET laminated to a polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) sealant, is not easily recyclable. Separating PET from the sealant web requires significant effort and cost to get the film layers near their virgin state in order to be reused. Due to the difficulties, these films are usually placed in a landfill or burned for energy. Recycle-ready structures are typically produced using a single polymer, such as PE/PE or OPP/OPP, that can be blended back into new films or incorporated into industrial products such as plastic lumber. In general, the flexible packaging industry has a less significant carbon footprint in comparison to other packaging formats due to less fossil fuel usage, product-to-package weight ratio, and the amount of packaging material that ends up in the landfill. But, as an industry, we can still do our part to adopt materials and practices that will not negatively impact our environment. 1CGS Survey Reveals Sustainability Is Driving Demand and Customer Loyalty Written by Elizabeth Erb (R&D Department) BACK TO COMPANY NEWS > Recent Posts Narrow Web In-Line Press Added to the Mix Industry Push Toward Sustainable Products Customer Case Study: Developing Sustainable Solutions Recyclable Packaging Structure Approval Happy Holidays from Kendall Packaging Recent Comments Archives May 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 July 2020 June 2020 April 2020 March 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 November 2018 September 2018 May 2018 January 2018 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 September 2016 April 2016 February 2015 January 2015 May 2014 February 2014 December 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 January 2013 November 2012 October 2012 January 2012 November 2011 August 2011 June 2011 May 2010 May 2009 Categories Blog Company News Uncategorized Meta Log in Entries feed Comments feed WordPress.org PACKAGING SOLUTIONS PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES SERVED SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE PACKAGING RESOURCES CONTACT US ABOUT KENDALL PACKAGING Kendall Packaging Corporation is the preferred flexible packaging manufacturer for your company’s custom-manufactured barrier needs. Kendall Packaging’s reputation for superior service offers customers a personal touch with an international feel. Our customer focus team helps ensure your company’s brand standards are met by accommodating demanding delivery schedules and short lead times, delivering your product on-time, consistently and efficiently. HEADQUARTERS 10335 N. Port Washington Rd, Suite 200 Mequon, WI 53092 Phone: 262-404-1200 Toll Free: 888-211-9455 Fax: 262-404-1221 Jefferson, WI Facility 707 N. Parkway St Jefferson, WI 53549 Phone: 920-674-3220 Pittsburg, KS Facility 1901 E. 27th Street Terrace Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: 620-231-9804 © 2021 Kendall Packaging Corporation. All Rights Reserved