Jung plans to package confectionery in One.Five’s paper-based barrier material – a move set to replace hard-to-recycle composite films and generate up to 30% fewer emissions.
Confectionery packaging is often made from petroleum-based plastics or partially recyclable paper-plastic composites. Jung has previously utilized a non-recyclable 50/50 composite of paper and plastics; it cites difficulties in finding a fully recyclable solution that integrates into existing filling processes and meets durability, tear resistance, and efficient processing requirements.
Now the company plans to adopt Bluemorph, One.Five’s paper-based, FSC-certified and recyclable packaging material. It is set to replace a ‘substantial portion’ of plastic-based materials and help reduce a pack’s plastic content.
At the same time, Bluemorph is said to be fully recyclable in the waste stream and generate up to 30% fewer emissions than conventional EPP or plastic composite films – all while delivering the necessary filling performance.
Together, these features are expected to help Jung and other customers prepare for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recyclability and materials savings requirements.
“Our paper-based packaging solutions can be integrated into existing production processes without major adjustments,” says Martin Weber, founder and managing director of one.five. “This allows companies to switch to alternative packaging within a short period of time.
“Our collaboration with Jung demonstrates how technological development and innovation can come together with the practical needs of the filling process. The solution meets functional requirements, reduces the use of non-recyclable plastics, and supports a gradual transition toward greater circularity in confectionery packaging.”
“Sustainability, social fairness, and responsible use of resources are integral parts of our corporate philosophy,” adds Peter Neff, managing director of Jung. “This includes designing packaging to be as recyclable or compostable as possible.
“At the same time, we place great value on quality and efficiency and regularly evaluate our products. With one.five’s paper-based solution, we can now use a packaging material for the first time that is fully recyclable, meets our requirements for reliable processing, long shelf life, and high product protection, and supports our efforts to enhance circularity.”
In another collaboration, One.Five provided its GlassLeaf solution to help UPM Adhesive Materials repackage stationery in transparent paper. It is believed to generate 15-20% fewer emissions than conventional oriented polypropylene packaging and unlock an 80% reduction in weight compared to cardboard packaging.
Additionally, UPM Specialty Papers has worked with Orkla Suomi to pack its Panda Milk Chocolate brand in a recyclable, high-barrier paper wrapper. It was nominated for a Sustainability Award under this year’s Commercialized Renewable Materials category.
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