Environment Friendly Functional Barrier Packaging Materials Compliant With PPWR and SUPD
The multi-layer flexible packaging industry is facing a terminal diagnosis. The structures that have defined shelf-life and high-performance barriers for decades like PET/PE, PA/PE, and aluminum foil laminates are now classified as waste, destined for landfill or incineration under the EU’s aggressive circular economy mandates. The deadline is 2030. By then, every piece of packaging […]
High-Performance Functional Barriers for Extended Shelf-Life Alcohol in Recyclable Sachets
The packaging of alcoholic beverages presents unique challenges compared to carbonated soft drinks or water. Ethanol is a small, highly mobile molecule that permeates through most polymers, while oxygen and UV ingress degrade flavor, color, and stability. Glass and metal have been the gold standards, but demand for lightweight, recyclable formats is driving research into […]
Emerging Minerals, Fillers and Additives Used in New Barrier Packaging
Barrier packaging has long relied on materials such as EVOH, PVDC, PET, and aluminum foils to maintain product stability and safety. However, regulatory pressure on halogenated polymers, recyclability challenges of multilayer films, and sustainability commitments by FMCG giants are driving the need for novel mineral and additive-based solutions. The current R&D frontier lies in nanostructured […]
