IPG has unveiled its new PCR Air Pillow Film, a protective void-fill packaging solution said to feature 35% third-party certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and 15% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content.
The company says the film is manufactured in the USA at a TRUE Zero Waste certified facility and is designed to mirror the specifications of its current AirSpace offerings. The film is compatible with IPG’s G4, G6, and A3 Pro inflation machines and integrates fully with all existing AirSpace delivery systems.
IPG adds that the formulation delivers ‘optimum performance’ for a variety of void-fill and packing applications.
“Our goal is to help our customers meet their company’s sustainability requirements with high-quality, reliable solutions,” said Jordan Simpson, associate product manager of Protective and Systems Sales at IPG. “By providing a film with 50% recycled content, with 35% PCR that runs on our existing machinery, we are making it easier than ever for businesses to integrate sustainable practices into their fulfillment operations.”
In similar news, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Reifenhäuser collaborated on a ‘high-performance’ stretch hood film incorporating up to 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, aiming to address contamination and inconsistency issues with household-sourced PCR in stretch hood applications. According to ExxonMobil, the new film delivers good holding force and elastic recovery, helping to ensure secure load containment and goods protection during transit.
At the start of this month, Coveris expanded its MonoFlexLite E portfolio - made with a single-layer polyethylene material - to include a recyclable solution with up to 45% PCR content, designed for wet wipe and cosmetics applications. We spoke to Philipp Niehues, business development director at Coveris, to find out more about this solution.
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