Silicone sealants produced using CO2 emission saving energy technologies

February 21, 2020

Recycling of flexible packaging laminates

April 22, 2020

Adhesives for improved recycling of packaging

April 21, 2020

Adhesives and sealants for sustainable development: Recycling

A new adhesive enables the use of recycled polyethylene film for multilayer packaging materials and the recycling of these materials in a closed loop.

A compatible adhesive enables a full PE laminated stand-up pouch (SUP) containing up to 30% recycled PE content. The SUP can be recycled and reused to create new SUPs. The general purpose solvent-free PU adhesive is suitable for a machine speed > 250 m/min and high-quality printing and provides fast bond strength development for fast further processing, i.e. slitting & pouching. The SUP can be filled with dry filling and re-fill goods.

  • Recycling of packaging materials is a top priority on the circular economy agenda.
  • Multilayer packaging is designed to meet the highest standards for product shelf life and protection of product quality.
  • A solvent-free adhesive that is suitable for recycling and also for bonding of recycled plastic films has been developed.
  • The adhesives are compatible with the olefin layers and have excellent mechanical recycling properties.