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specifically developed for top-quality LDPE applications. “As confirmed in initial tests, the bottles score highly not only in terms of an attractive surface and a minimum of unpleasant odours but above all in terms of high mechanical strength, which is the result of a recipe developed specifically for this bottle,” says Der Grüne Punk. Jörg Deppmeyer, Managing Director of Der
Grüne Punkt, says the bottles can be used for packaging cleaning agents or other liquid products, such as fertilizer. The source material means they are normally grey, but co-extrusion can be used to produce a skin layer of virgin material in any colour. Broadway Colours makes masterbatch and
rotational moulding powders in the UK. It recently commissioned a new lab and appointed Chandres Surti as Technical Manager. He will lead a growing technical team in the development of bespoke masterbatches. Sales Director Nick Barber believes that it’s time to start driving change in consumer perception when it comes to using PCR in coloured plastic packaging. He feels that materials manufac- turers and brand owners have an important role to play in supporting the changing landscape.
Der Grüne Punkt and W Müller developed a bottle made of Systalen LDPE sourced from PCR film
“We know that colour is widely used for brand
recognition, and we know consumers favour colourful packaging with no imperfections. However, we believe perceptions may soon change. You only need to look at sentiment towards the use of plastic generally to know how this can impact corporate decision making. We’ve seen instances of supermarkets reducing their use of plastic, even if evidence suggests that the alternative solutions aren’t actually greener.” Broadway Colours has been asking if recycling
Where Performance Meets Sustainability
Toppan USA now offers a Mono-Material structure consisting of a Transparent base layer (PP or PE), an inorganic vapor deposition layer and a patented barrier coat layer.
OTR Levels : 1.0 / 0.065 WVTR Levels : 0.5 / 0.032
Making this not only a Recyclable transparent high barrier film but also offering the world’s highest level barrier performance and outstanding properties.
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