Coveris develops recyclable shrink film

As part of its ongoing sustainability journey to deliver recyclable flexible packaging solutions, covers new shrink film provides a fully circular solution to meet both the environmental and legislative demands of the future.

Duralite R is suitable for all secondary applications including multi-wrap cans and bottles. It contains up to 50 percent post-consumer recyclate (PCR) plus additional pre-consumer material top-up content, provided by Coveris’ own zero-waste circular manufacturing process at its extrusion facilities. The new technology offsets the need for virgin materials whilst maintaining the performance, optical clarity and line efficiency.

The new material is available as printed and unprinted versions, the lightweight recycled, recyclable polyethylene (PE) packs also offer a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to cardboard alternatives.

‘The development and launch of our new Duralite R film marks a major step forward in the development of sustainable plastics for a circular economy,’ said Martin Davis, president of the Coveris’ film business unit. ‘Complementing our existing range of environmental films such as our recyclable PE for direct contact, the development of a fully recyclable, recycled secondary material that utilizes our own waste stream and delivers a reduced carbon footprint supports both our own environmental goals and those of our customers, as well as meeting legislative targets on recycled content.’