TekniPlex expands GeoPack packaging solutions

TekniPlex’s GeoPack solutions meet defined sustainability criteria comprising varying combinations of materials science sustainability’s “4 Rs” – reduce, recycle, reuse and renew – including biodegradable or compostable materials, post-consumer recycled content, recyclability, renewable substrates, and legislation compliance. The goal is to deliver solutions tailored toward customers’ sustainability metrics, including providing information on specific products’ environmental impact.

Originally, GeoPack included paper, fibre and polylactic acid (PLA) products derived from corn and beet plants. The range has since expanded to include a wide range of sustainable material science solutions, including moulded fibre and recycled PET (rPET) egg cartons and trays made from 100 per cent recycled material (PCR).

Also at IPPE, TekniPlex Consumer Products will display its PET protein trays, which offer premium product display while addressing common packaging challenges prevalent in the poultry industry. The trays are made of 100 percent PET and contain up to 50 percent postindustrial recycled content. They also are 100 percent recyclable in communities where recycled programs are offered.

A drop-in replacement for foam polystyrene trays, TekniPlex’s PET protein trays are shatter-resistant even in harsh, cold environments. In addition to its more sustainable substrate, the trays utilize a proprietary technique called Hidden Rim Technology, which prevents the overwrap film from tearing and creates freight and shipping efficiencies. Because the trays pack denser, customers can increase shipping volume per truck, reducing the number of truck trips needed.

Source: TekniPlex Consumer Products