The PaperX FibreTop Tube from the Neopac Group has been certified as technically recyclable in the conventional paper stream by the PTS Institute. The tested tube is made of a paper laminate with a very thin PE-EVOH inner coating and is the first of its kind to be successfully certified according to the CEPI/4evergreen Recyclability Protocol 2025.
The PaperX FibreTop Tube has been certified by the PTS institute. The tests were based on the latest Recyclability Laboratory Test Method – Part I, developed for recycling mills with a conventional process, as well as the 4evergreen Fibre-based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Protocol. These methods ensure that the tube meets the minimum requirements for disintegration, screen yield, optical purity, and adhesive separation.
The tube is made of a paper laminate with a thin PE-EVOH inner coating, which ensures product protection without compromising recyclability. Particularly noteworthy are the innovative, flat tube shoulder and the paper-based cap, which also meet the strict requirements for recyclability.
Significance for the packaging industry
Dr Philippe Kern, Director of R&D and QM at Neopac, emphasises the importance of this development: „This first-time certification confirms that with our PaperX technology, we can achieve the right balance between product protection, design, and sustainability – even under the strictest requirements for recyclability.“ This shows that even complex paper-based packaging with functional barriers can be manufactured to be recyclable.
The test results show that a sufficient proportion of recyclable paper can be achieved even with a low-profile paper seal. This offers further potential for optimisation, especially with less extreme paper seal designs.
Source: Neopac
