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Committed to pro- planet packaging
SP Group has wedded itself to the sustainable development of food packaging. In response to that, it has come up with a specific set of values that all its products adhere to, across both food and non-food markets.
s a manufacturer of plastic packaging for the food industry, SP Group applies the three ‘R’s to its production processes: reduce, reuse and recycle. The company is involved in several research and development projects aimed at offering its clients sustainable solutions that will allow them to reach their sustainability goals. The areas SP Group is focusing on are as follows: ■With biodegradable materials, it is promoting the use of renewable resources in order to produce packaging that is 100%-biodegradable, compostable and bio-based.
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■Recycled materials in the manufacturing process. They use materials containing a high percentage of recycled plastic.
■Recycling-friendly monomaterials. It is committed to redesigning packaging to convert multilayer structures into monomaterials, thereby increasing the quality of post-consumer recycled material.
■Carbon footprint reduction. The incorporation of post-industrial and post-consumer recycled material into PET structures has drastically reduced the carbon footprint of the manufacturing plants that use this process. They have also downgauged many of their structures and eliminated chlorine products.
These are the main types of material that reflect SP Group’s areas of research and development.
Recycled packaging
Its thermoformable rPET mono-layer film is made from 100% post-consumer recycled material, with 50% coming from post-consumer trays. This film is highly transparent, making it perfect for the
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Carbon footprint-friendly reduction Regarding materials that reduce its carbon footprint, R-Closing HB Efficient is a resealable, high-barrier film that is more sustainable than traditional films as it does
trays used for a wide range of products: desserts, fruit and vegetables, meat products and more. It is also used in non-food markets to package perfumes, cosmetics, hygiene products and more.
not contain chlorine products, and is much thinner than other materials. The most characteristic feature of this material is that it welds directly on to rPET, making it ideal for sliced cheeses and cold cuts. It
“The company is involved in several research and development projects aimed at offering its clients sustainable solutions that will allow them to reach their sustainability goals.”
Recyclable packaging
The company also offers PE HB ECO, a recyclable polyethylene-based complex with high-barrier properties designed to replace non-recyclable structures. This material was developed by SP Group to comply with European Commission guidelines on increasing the recyclability of packaging. Its main qualities are transparency and tolerance of heat treatments, such as pasteurisation, hot-fill and microwaving. PE HB ECO is ideal for sauces, liquids and pre-prepared food products. In non-food markets, it is mainly used for gels, personal hygiene products and cosmetics.
Biodegradable packaging Lastly, Bionature, is a structure made from a biodegradable, compostable and bio-based film called BIO FVSOL, which is combined with a kraft paper film for applications that require high oxygen barriers and to make stand-up (Doypack) pouches. It can also be printed with biodegradable inks using the flexography and rotogravure techniques.
closes tightly on to the tray to ensure the product stays fresh longer.
Another perfect material for reducing the carbon footprint is Sol Efficient. This flexible film is more sustainable than similar materials, as any bits that remain welded to the tray can be easily sorted, recycled and reused. Sol Efficient has a high oxygen and steam barrier, as well as being watertight, which means it is perfect for cheese, pre-prepared food products, sauces and liquids.
Green collaboration
SP Group also collaborates on projects aimed at reducing waste material in the production phase. For this purpose, it has created Project Merma Cero, which consists of reducing the amount of waste left over after the coextrusion process. It applies to waste from both the width and the length, with the latter being reincorporated into the film as recycled material. In short, SP Group is very clear that sustainability in packaging production is essential to guarantee more responsible consumption. This is why it ensures commitment to the planet in all the phases of its sustainable packaging production process. ●
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