98% recycled-content flexible film available
The fully recyclable PE (polyethylene) flexible film, used for shrink wrapping and bagging applications, is now available from automated packaging distributor Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS).
“THIS NEW material contains the highest level of recycled content of any flexible film on the market,” says YPS sales director Josh Gibson.
“For our customers, this means a reduced environmental footprint by virtually removing the use of virgin material. Not only that, but due to the film’s high quality, the material thickness can be reduced, lowering overall plastic use by up to, and sometimes more than, 15%.”
The flexible film is a specific blend of high-grade recycled materials and is available in a wide range of sizes to cover a vast array of applications. It is also available in a choice of colours or can be printed in up to 12 colours for enhanced branding or to create impactful marketing messages.
While the market is awash with self-accredited greenwashing claims, this material holds two independent certifications which validate its sustainable qualities.
ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) System. This certification scheme supports the circular economy by validating the sustainability characteristics of the supply chain and confirming that producers comply with clearly defined sustainability standards.
The Plastica Seconda Vita (Plastic Second Life) certification from the Italian-Based IPPR (Institute for the Promotion of Recycled Plastics). This certifies the recycled nature of the source materials of the product, with a focus on the quality and traceability of those materials.
“As a supplier of both equipment and materials for automated packaging processes, YPS is ideally placed to advise our customers on how their whole packaging system can be designed to reduce material consumption or use more sustainable materials to achieve their own sustainability goals,” commented Gibson.
