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PCR Plastic Laminate

Pouch Direct’s  100% recycled LDPE film is made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. The carbon footprint is approximately half that of conventional plastic made from virgin fossil fuels. Not suitable for food contact.

Compatible Style

Stand Up Pouches

Flat Bottom Pouches

Side Gusset Bags

Spout Pouches

Center Spout Pouches

Vacuum Bags

Compatible Style

  • Rotogravure
  • Digital
  • Static
  • Sticker (Label)

Sustainability Properties

Fossil Fuel Reduction

Reduces the amount of virgin fossil fuel content.

Carbon Reduction

Reduces the total greenhouse gas emission caused by production and delivery.

Recycled Plastic

Contains mostly recycledplastic content.

Recyclable Plastic

Recyclable in the plastic waste stream.

Nontoxic Inks

Water or biobased inks than do not require petroleum-based solvents

Considerations

  • Completely compostable (or biodegradable) in both home and industrial compost conditions.

  • Does not break down into micro-plastic particles.

  • The use of compostable materials in flexible packaging aids in the development of a functioning circular economic system. This is particularly important in flexible packaging as it is an area that is very challenging for mechanical recycling.

  • The increased use of compostable materials creates market demand that will lead to the development of important composting infrastructure.

  • Reduces reliance on fossil fuels and increases the use of renewable plant-based materials.

  • Promoting the development of a composting waste stream also helps to address the problem of excess waste in the landfill (in the form of food scraps) which has a significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.

  • More expensive than traditional virgin plastic materials.

  • A majority of compostable materials are hygroscopic, meaning they have a tendency to take on moisture. This means that they have a limited shelf-life for products with high moisture or oil content.

  • Despite the exciting opportunity compostable films and laminates represent to develop a productive circular economy, current rates of composting are low.

  • If compostable bioplastics end up in a landfill, over time they will generate methane, a greenhouse gas far worse for the environment than carbon dioxide.

  • There is a lot of misinformation in relation to compostable materials and they lack universally-accepted labeling and certification standards.

Sustainability Properties

Can recycled products be recycled again?

Yes they can. Pouch Direct’s recycled films and paperboard materials are recyclable. Recycled plastics are able to be recycled in either dedicated PE streams (#4) or via in-store collection systems such as Red Cycle. All recycled paper products are kerbside recyclable.