GeoPack: Sustainability Criteria that Considers the “4 Rs”
TekniPlex’s GeoPack solutions meet defined sustainability comprising varying combinations of materials science sustainability’s “4 Rs” – reduce, recycle, reuse and renew – including biodegradable or compostable materials, post-consumer recycled content, recyclability, renewable substrates, and legislation compliance. The goal is to deliver solutions tailored toward customers’ sustainability metrics, including providing information on specific products’ environmental impact.
Initially comprising paper, fiber, and polylactic acid (PLA) products derived from corn and beet plants, GeoPack has been exponentially expanded to include a broad range of sustainability-minded materials science solutions, including but not limited to:
- Molded fiber egg cartons and trays
- Molded fiber agricultural trays for produce
- Recycled polyester (rPET) egg cartons comprised of 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content
PET Protein Trays & Egg Cartons
Also at IPPE, TekniPlex Consumer Products will display its PET protein trays, which offer premium product display while addressing common packaging challenges prevalent in the poultry industry. The trays are made of 100% PET and contain up to 50% postindustrial recycled content. They also are 100% recyclable in communities where recycled programs are offered.
A drop-in replacement for foam polystyrene trays, TekniPlex’s PET protein trays are shatter-resistant even in harsh, cold environments. In addition to its more sustainable substrate, the trays utilize a proprietary technique called Hidden Rim Technology, which prevents the overwrap film from tearing and creates freight and shipping efficiencies. Because the trays pack denser, customers can increase shipping volume per truck, reducing the number of truck trips needed.
Elsewhere along the supermarket perimeter, TekniPlex also will showcase its 100% recycled PET egg cartons, including the new 2×6 bi-fold design.
“The substantially broadened GeoPack selection, as well as the PET processor trays and egg cartons, exemplify our commitment to sustainable materials science solutions that meet our customers’ needs for product protection, performance and eco-friendliness,” said Eldon Schaffer, CEO of TekniPlex Consumer Products. “The solutions align with our promise to maintain continued progress across materials science, supply chain efficiencies, promotion of bio-based and PCR resins, and all areas relevant to sustainability.”
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About TekniPlex Consumer Products
TekniPlex Consumer Products specializes in advanced materials science solutions for companies in the food & beverage and CPG industries with a focus on protecting products, strengthening brands, and innovating sustainably. TekniPlex Consumer Products serves companies around the world in sectors including beauty and personal care, household items, and food and beverage.
With an expanding selection of material-diverse solutions – bolstered in recent years, by a series of strategic acquisitions – TekniPlex Consumer Products is leading the way creating next-generation packaging designs that address real-world challenges in the markets it serves. Most notably, the company is focused on developing more sustainable solutions that continue to provide product safety and consumer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.tekni-plex.com/consumer
