The start-up Ecko-Pack has developed a cost-effective alternative to conventional MAP plastic trays. The new solution consists mainly of cardboard and is designed to make the transition easier for food manufacturers.
The Ecko-Pack cardboard trays are suitable for perishable and ultra-fresh foods such as fish, meat, salads, berries and ready meals. The start-up aims to create a Affordable alternative to conventional MAP plastic trays offer. The new trays are made of 80 per cent cardboard and only 20 per cent plastic.
To meet the different needs of the industry, the company has now added further moulds to its range, including the Ecko round tray. It is particularly stable thanks to its 8-sided shape and is also suitable for heavier products. The small Ecko dummy tray allows a view of the delicacies packaged in it at the fresh food or butcher's counter, while the Ecko snack tray for small snacks in between meals or for dressings or sauces.
Ecko-Pack components easy to separate
All trays consist of two components: approx. 80 per cent cardboard and a wafer-thin liner film made of PE or PP, which ensures the freshness of the product - even in a modified atmosphere. As separating the components is usually the biggest hurdle when recycling composite packaging, the start-up consulted an expert advisory board and found a solution to make the components extremely easy to separate.
„We want to support our customers in giving consumers the opportunity to actively opt for a paper-based product made from renewable raw materials.“ Naciye Schmidt, Managing Director of the Ecko-Pack Ltd.
SourceEcko-Pack
