DSM, SABIC, Cepsa, Fibrant, and Viscofan have created a multi-barrier casing for meat products made via advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics.
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Collaboration develops novel packaging material from mixed post-consumer plastics
The development of this packaging material underlines a strong commitment to enabling a circular economy by working with partners throughout the value chain, and addresses the increasing consumer, societal and regulatory demand for more sustainable multi-layer barrier casing solutions.
Produced by Viscofan, the casing consists of several layers of different polymers. DSM Engineering Materials supplied the high-performance certified circular polyamide (PA) Akulon CRC-MB, and SABIC supplied the high-performance certified circular polyethylene (PE) from its TRUCIRCLE portfolio.
Using advanced recycling, the used plastic is converted into new feedstock, which then enters the production chain to deliver new virgin-quality materials.
Jason Zhang, VP Business Lines Performance Polymers at DSM Engineering Materials, said: “The co-development of a recycled-based film for packaging applications underlines DSM’s commitment to working closely with partners, customers and suppliers to realise a more sustainable value chain and economy.”
Mark Vester, Global Circular Economy Leader at SABIC, said: “We’re committed to finding innovative solutions that help to capture value from used plastic which would otherwise have been discarded. This includes collaborating with players across the entire value chain to provide access to more sustainable materials … We are delighted to work with partners including Cepsa, Fibrant, DSM and Viscofan to help make this vision a reality.”
Paul Habets, Director Marketing & Sales at Fibrant, said: “We’re proud that our EcoLactam Circular is used in Viscofan’s newly developed product. This is an important milestone for us and our value chain partners … Together, we’re making important steps toward a carbon-neutral society.”
All of the advanced recycled materials within the value chain will have the globally recognised ISCC Plus certification and will not require re-qualification.
Óscar Ponz, Chief Plastic Business Officer at Viscofan, concluded: “By combining our capacity for innovation and the latest available technology, we have today reached a unique solution in the market using post-consumer recycled plastics … Today’s announcement is a result of the shared commitment to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally friendly for a more sustainable future.”