Recyclable shrink bags for meat and cheese

Fresh and processed meat, poultry and some cheeses can now be packaged in Amcor's recyclable, PVdC-free Eco-Tite R shrink bags.
A whole ham shrink-wrapped in a recyclable shrink bag from Amcor A whole ham shrink-wrapped in a recyclable shrink bag from Amcor
Eco-Tite R can be recycled in existing PE recycling streams. (Image: Amcor)

A recyclable, PVdC-free shrink bag from Amcor is now available for fresh and processed meat, poultry and some cheeses. Eco-Tite R ensures food safety and is now available on the market throughout Europe.

According to the manufacturer, Amcor Eco-Tite R maximises shelf life, reduces food waste and is easy to clean. recycle in existing polyethylene (PE) plastic recycling streams.

Cheese in a recyclable shrink bag from Amcor
(Image: Amcor)

Eco-Tite R is a Multi-layer mono PE packaging with high barrier against oxygen and water vapour. This even works in an environment with high humidity, such as in cool boxes and refrigerators. The solution is intended to offer European meat and cheese producers an alternative to conventional PVdC packaging. The latter cannot be recycled in mechanical or chemical recycling systems.

Recyclable shrink bag
(Image: Amcor)

The independent test laboratory cyclos-HTP Institute has certified the new film packaging. It can now be recycled wherever the appropriate infrastructure is in place, including Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria and Spain. The innovation also supports the company's commitment to all its packaging recyclable by 2025 design.

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Source: Amcor