In the recent strides towards sustainability, wasteful and harmful packaging solutions are going out of fashion.  This makes an increasing need for brands to change their throw-away packaging to more eco-friendly alternatives.  We have 4 sustainable options available to help reduce landfill waste.  

Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Recycled LDPE is a material which is sourced from pre-consumer plastic waste.  It is made by using LDPE offcuts from other products and then these are repurposed into new items.  This waste would otherwise end up in landfill and therefore is a sustainable alternative to standard plastic.  This type of plastic is recyclable and is GRS certified. 

Print/colour limitations:  Has to be clear, can’t be full print

Available Compositions: 

  • 100% Recycled
  • 90% Recycled
  • 50% Recycled
  • 30% Recycled

Note: All options are GRS certified. A lower recycled content gives a greater clarity of polybag.

Thickness options:  0.03mm-0.15mm

MOQs:  5,000 pieces

Lead-time:  2-3 weeks sampling, 6 weeks bulk

Disposal Options:  Recyclable, Non-Compostable

100% Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) with D2W Additive

LDPE polybags with a d2w additive enables the material to break down.  The d2w additive is mixed with the LDPE pellets during production.  The bag can biodegrade, reducing the plastic waste in the environment or landfill.  This type of plastic is biodegradable & recyclable, it takes 12 – 24 months to biodegrade.

Print/colour limitations:  None

Composition:  99% LDPE, 1% d2w additive

Thickness options:  0.03mm-0.15mm

MOQs:  20,000 pieces

Lead-time:  2-3 weeks sampling, 6 weeks bulk

Disposal Options:  Recyclable & Biodegradable

Green PE (Sugar Cane)

Green PE is a plastic produced from sugarcane ethanol which is a renewable raw material.  The material is bio-based – made from sugar cane waste.  The bio based source makes this product carbon neutral and the raw material remain 100% recyclable.

Print/colour limitations:  None

Composition:  100% LDPE

Thickness options:  0.05mm-0.11mm

MOQs:  50,000 pieces

Lead-time:  2-3 weeks sampling, 6 weeks bulk

Disposal Options:  Recyclable, Non-Compostable

Cornstarch

Cornstarch is a biodegradable plastic which is made from natural plant materials.  It is made when a cornstarch base & modified biopolymers are mixed.  The material can biodegrade in composting conditions but isn’t recyclable.   It takes 10 – 18 months to biodegrade.

Print/colour limitations:  It’s best to just have a printed logo but we can advised during design

Composition: PBAT, PLA, Corn Starch

Thickness options:  0.05mm-0.11mm

MOQs:  50,000 pieces

Lead-time:  2-3 weeks sampling, 6 weeks bulk

Disposal Options:  Biodegradable, Non-recyclable

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