Sustainable packaging
Alupol Packaging companies develop packaging production technologies for the production of homogeneous packaging based on polypropylene, polyethylene and paper.
Classic packaging structures used for decades are being replaced by laminates in new configurations – mono-structures. They are characterized by lower weight and increased material homogeneity.
The new solutions are mainly based on the use of polypropylene and polyethylene films in laminates. New PPBTM films based on polypropylene manufactured by extrusion blow moulding technology have also been developed. They are used as a component of homogeneous two-layer laminates, where the second layer is a BOPP polypropylene film manufactured by Alupol Films – a company from our Group.
Laminaty BOPP/PPBTM laminates have very good mechanical and barrier properties.
They can be used to pack a wide range of products such as instant food, spices, coffee, fresh meat, cold cuts, bread, etc.
All proposed solutions guarantee food safety and can be printed using rotogravure or flexographic technology. The properties of PPBTM and HBF9TM films make it possible to replace existing 3, 4, 5-layer laminates on the market containing aluminum, plastic and paper in their structure with 2 or 3-layer laminates, characterized by lower grammage and more homogeneous structure. Thus, these laminates are less material-intensive than those used so far, which contributes significantly to reducing the amount of plastic put on the market and its impact on the environment.
At the same time, we develop paper-based laminates, using paper refined with heat-seal, high-barrier varnishes or containing thin polymer layers which provide heat-seal and barrier properties.
We have met the Forest Stewardship Council® standards and obtained FSC® certification, which confirms control over the entire supply chain, guaranteeing that the paper used in the production of packaging has been sourced from controlled sources operating on the basis of sustainable forest management. This is particularly important for preserving the biological diversity and vitality of forests.
The FSC® standard is introduced for customers who require it.