Energy companies TotalEnergies and SML focus on reducing resource consumption by implementing innovative downgauging film solutions
In October, Duesseldorf will play host to the highly anticipated K 2025 trade fair, where two groundbreaking packaging solutions developed by TotalEnergies and SML will be unveiled.
The first film, designed for re-sealable barrier stand-up pouch applications, combines polyethylene with a thin layer of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), offering good oxygen barrier properties. This innovative film, which boasts excellent film flatness, has undergone downgauging over 30% without compromising performance versus PE/PET structures.
The second film, intended for deep-freeze bag applications, is an unlaminated MDO-PE cast film with a thickness reduction of 35%-50% compared to conventional deep-freeze bag structures. This significant reduction in thickness promises substantial material savings.
Both films, made with TotalEnergies' Lumicene Supertough, are fully recyclable and suitable for existing recycling streams. This means they can be seamlessly integrated into the current recycling infrastructure, making them a practical choice for businesses seeking to improve their sustainability practices.
The key to increasing the use of reusable packaging in supermarkets is a topic that will also be discussed at the event. Information about the progress of top brands on packaging sustainability will be available, providing insights into the steps being taken by industry leaders to reduce their environmental impact.
Win Win Water, a brand that launched bottled water featuring '100% plant-based' fully biodegradable bottles made from TotalEnergies Corbion's Luminy PLA material earlier this year, is another example of the strides being made in sustainable packaging.
In addition to these developments, an ultimate guide on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in 2025 will be presented. This guide covers everything needed to know about global packaging sustainability regulation in 2025, offering valuable insights for businesses looking to navigate the complex landscape of sustainable packaging.
Cortec's Eco Works 100 packaging film, certified as industrially compostable by TÜV Austria and containing 100% USDA certified biobased content, was also announced last month. This bioplastic, designed as a replacement for petroleum-based products, decomposes without ecotoxicity at an industrial composting facility at end-of-life.
With these innovative solutions and the wealth of information available, K 2025 promises to be an exciting event for those interested in sustainable packaging.
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