Several flexible NexPlus packaging papers from the Koehler Group have been awarded the "Made for Recycling" seal by environmental service provider Interseroh.
The flexible packaging papers Koehler NexPlus Advanced, NexPlus Seal Pure and NexPlus Seal Pure MOB were recently awarded the "Made for Recycling" seal by Interseroh. Among other things, the following were tested After-life scenarios Collection, sorting and recycling. With this award, the environmental service provider certifies that the papers have very good recyclability.
Sustainable NexPlus packaging paper as a replacement for plastic
With NexPlus, the Koehler Group meets the rapidly increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, not only from the food industry. Koehler NexPlus papers are characterised by their Barrier coating with various functions and properties out. These are, in particular, barriers for aromas, fats, oils, water vapour or gases, which combine with the paper's own functionalities, such as high strength properties and natural feel, to create an effective overall concept. After use, the barrier papers are waste paper and therefore a sought-after recycled raw material.
Brand owners can register their NexPlus product packaging as paper with the waste disposal companies. As they are easily recyclable, the distributors are compensated for this in comparison to classic composite solutions, significantly lower licence fees were charged. By awarding its "Made for Recycling" certificate, Interseroh confirms that the tested papers are highly recyclable when disposed of via the waste paper collection system.
[infotext icon]The Koehler Group was founded in 1807 and has been family-run from the beginning until today. The Group's core business is the development and production of high-quality speciality papers. Since 2019, this has also included innovative speciality papers for the packaging industry. With more than 2,000 employees, the Koehler Group has five production sites in Germany and three more in the USA. The Group operates internationally, with exports accounting for over 70 per cent of its annual turnover of 900 million euros in 2019. [/infotext]"The Interseroh certification is a confirmation of our development work. Our customers can register this product packaging as paper and therefore have a cost advantage compared to traditional duplex solutions, for example. The top marks from Interseroh impressively show that the customer also recognises our packaging paper as such and can correctly assign it to the waste paper cycle." Eckhard KalliesHead of the Flexible Packaging Paper Division at Koehler
Source: Koehler Group
