American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, is advancing renewable and bio-based packaging technologies. Sustainability expert, Jeff Travis, Manager of Innovation and Sustainability, publishes his white paper titled, "Material Options and Considerations for Utilizing Bio Content in Flexible Packaging Applications", guiding through the options and other considerations when incorporating renewable or bio-based content into flexible packaging.
The use of renewable or bio-materials is one of many options to enhance the sustainability of packaging solutions and is complementary to source reduction, end of life strategies including recycling and compost, and the inclusion of recycled content. Each sustainable packaging strategy offers its own unique advantages and challenges. Careful consideration must be given to package complexity, end of life options, package performance needs, cost, and manufacturability objectives when choosing the appropriate solution. In the white paper, Travis walks through different renewable options, shares insights about certification, and cautions about the hurdles of these new renewable materials.
Jeff Travis commented, "I am encouraged with the performance and the circular contribution of renewable and bio-based materials. American Packaging has proven the commercial viability of several of these materials, working together with brand owners to bring renewable packaging to store shelves."
These renewable and bio-based materials are another addition to American Packaging's expansive portfolio of RE® Sustainable Packaging, that also includes Design for Recycle, Certified-Circular Content, Design for Compost, PCR Content, and Source Reduction technologies. To download the white paper, get more information on APC's sustainable packaging, or talk to an expert, please visit: White Paper: Material Options and Considerations for Utilizing Bio Content in Flexible Packaging Applications and contact APCFlexiblePackagingInfo@americanpackaging.com.
Founded in 1902, American Packaging Corporation is a recognized leader in the flexible packaging industry.