{"id":40307,"date":"2020-12-08T16:26:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T15:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=40307"},"modified":"2020-12-08T16:26:31","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T15:26:31","slug":"recyclable-shrink-bags-eco-tite-r-from-amcor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/recycelbare-schrumpfbeutel-eco-tite-r-von-amcor\/","title":{"rendered":"Recyclable shrink bags for meat and cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Eco-Tite R is a Multi-layer mono PE packaging with high barrier<\/strong> 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.<\/p>

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(Image: Amcor)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The independent test laboratory<\/strong> cyclos-HTP Institute<\/a> 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<\/strong> design.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/em> Amcor<\/p>