Flexible Packaging

High-Performance Sustainable Plastic Materials for Flexible Packaging

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Understanding Flexible Packaging Challenges

At GCR, we’re dedicated to tackling the challenges of flexible packaging. Our mission is to offer plastic solutions that enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance. We prioritize various aspects, such as superior durability, optimized barrier properties, hermetic sealing, enhanced printability, and streamlined processability. Our strong emphasis on ecodesign aims to increase recyclability and reduce your carbon footprint.

Performance Challenges

Effective barrier properties
Meeting food safety regulations
Low energy consumption
Smooth processability
High-quality printing

Recycling Challenges

Consistent performance
Match the performance of prime POs
Seeking narrow specifications
SOIs under control
Material compatibilisation
Reliable feedstock sources PIR & PCR

Sustainable Solutions

Reduce: material downgauging
Reuse: reused or repurposed
Recycle: monomaterials
Recycled Content: high-quality PCR resins.
Renewable Materials: recycled & biobased.
EOL: designed for recyclability or biodegradation

Meeting Performance and Sustainability for Flexible Plastic Packaging Solutions

GCR is your partner in meeting the perfect balance of performance and sustainability with our flexible plastic packaging solutions. From consumer film to agricultural packaging, we specialize in developing sustainable packaging solutions for a diverse range of applications.

Whether you’re in the early stages of development or require solutions for an existing project, our Innovation Hub can develop tailored solutions that meet your specific needs and specifications.

Enabling Customers to quickly bring sustainable flexible packaging solutions to market

Finding packaging solutions that can meet the required properties and performance is key to reducing the environmental impact of flexible packaging.

Product Portfolio

Recycled Polyolefins

Sustainable Advanced Masterbatch

Recycled-Based Masterbatch

Bio Mineral Masterbatch

Customization possibilities

Innovation Hub

Driving the Circular Economy

Understanding PCR Upcycling
Designing for recyclability
Assessing Recyclability

Enhancing Performance and Sustainability

Innovative Compatibiliser Technology
Neatly Blending & Odourless Technology
Lightweight Solutions
Reducing Carbon Footprint and LCA assessment

Service Levels

Meeting Packaging Requirements

Rigorous Quality Controls

Technical Service

Monitoring Material Traceability

Certifications

Cradle to Gate LCA Calculation

End markets

Industry Know-how, Regulatory Expertise

Rigid Packaging

Personal care

Agriculture

Electrical & Electronics

Let’s talk

Connect with our team of experienced GCR advisors today

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