Inhance Technologies, an international provider of polymer materials science solutions, has announced its barrier packaging technology has been recognised as fully recyclable by two industry-leading organisations.
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) have both deemed Enkase, technology that transforms high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers into high performance barrier packaging, to meet critical guidance requirements and be in accordance with existing recycling streams for plastic packaging.
The designation from APR and PRE, which states containers treated with Enkase are “fully compatible with recycling of conventional HDPE”, means Inhance Technologies’ process can be used in place of most other applications in barrier packaging where the environmental impact is of concern to consumers, retailers and brand owners.
Dr. Prakash Iyer, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Technology
Enkase imparts a permanent barrier that can be applied to HDPE containers regardless of their shape, size or design. The technology protects the product integrity by reducing ingredient loss and increasing shelf life and quality, while maintaining recyclability.
Dr. Prakash Iyer, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Technology, said: “We have done significant work optimizing our manufacturing processes eliminating process waste, water waste, and emissions. The Global Warming Potential (GWP) of Enkase is the lowest of all competing plastic barrier technologies, confirmed by life cycle assessments. We can deliver this technology on a stand-alone basis or embed it in existing infrastructure to produce packaging all over the world. In short, we have a remarkable answer to what is a significant problem across the globe.”
“We are constantly looking to evolve, and with infrastructure on four continents, Inhance Technologies’ Enkase delivers a compelling solution to eliminating non-recyclable plastics from the plastic waste stream.”