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De-inkable recyclable* PE-pouch

De-inkable, recyclable* mono-material PE-pouchwith barrier properties

De-inkable, recyclable* mono-material PE-pouch with barrier properties

Concerned about not being able to print your packaging in 2030 over recyclability concerns? Discover how 5 companies collaborated using their latest technology to create high performing, recyclable packaging that can be de-laminated and de-inked.

The new solution: De-inkable, recyclable* mono-material PE-pouch with barrier properties

In a breakthrough development, a fully recyclable*mono-material PE pouch has been created that has similar properties to more difficult to recycle laminated pouches. The new pouch utilizes the latest polymers,inks, functional coatings, adhesives and conversion technology and is the outcome of a unique value chain collaboration of ExxonMobil, Henkel, Kraus Folie, Siegwerk and Windmöller & Hölscher. The innovation allows for pouches that can provide a high oxygen barrier, outstanding package integrity, excellent shelfappeal,and can produce an almost colorless recyclate after the removal of printing ink and the oxygen-barrier coating layer.

Your benefits

Recyclable*
De-inkable
Outstanding oxygen barrier
High package integrity and tremendous optics

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Learn more about the W&H machines used in this project

Extruded on

VAREX II

The blown film was produced on a W&H VAREX II extrusion line with inline MDO unit.

Printed on

MIRAFLEX II

De-inking primer, print image and barrier coating for this solution were applied in one step using the MIRAFLEX II, the flexo printing press with downstream unit.