Mondi, has partnered with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film for their meat and sausage products.
The film is made of a mono-material solution that can be fully recycled and provides a barrier to protect the food and extend its shelf life.
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The independent cyclos-HTP Institute for Recyclability and Product Responsibility has awarded this film the highest classification "AAA" for recyclability.
Using its EcoSolutions approach, Mondi was able to re-invent the packaging for Hütthaler by maintaining optimum functionality while replacing less sustainable packaging, reducing raw material usage, and designing packaging that was ready for recycling.
Thomas Kahl, project manager for EcoSolutions at Mondi Consumer Flexibles, said: "We worked with Hütthaler to find a more sustainable approach that still meets the high food standards, preserves shelf life and guarantees runnability on the machines. The new film meets all these requirements and also helps to save disposal fees due to its recyclability.”
