January 18, 2021 is almost a press release
INDEVCO Plastics has innovated printing-grade shrink strapping film for multiple packaging, and can provide circular plastic solutions. Using 50% post-consumer recycling (PCR) resin, the finishing shrinkage can be fully recycled in store drop-off locations across the United States. Plastic shrink packaging is not a very common form of packaging for craft breweries, but some brands, such as Oskar Blues, have tried it.
INDEVCO Plastics and Dow, a member of the Plastic Waste Elimination Alliance, jointly developed the film for food and beverage manufacturers that bundle products in multi-unit packaging. Dow PCR resin was first used for shrinkage applications in North America in October, and 70% of the PCR was from reliable local suppliers in the United States.
“In our collaboration with Dow,” explains Wayne Mashe, general manager of INDEVCO’s plastics department, “we focused on the right resin selection, film thickness and impact on the waste stream. The result is a high-performance finishing shrinkage agent, Not only does it meet market requirements, but half of the virgin resin is used, and it can be recycled and reused in other products."
Low-profile, high-strength finishing shrink film-available as ordinary rolls or printed rolls-has passed a series of mechanical, optical and processing performance tests. The unprinted film has no ink, allowing the product's packaging design to advertise itself, or the film can be printed by a packaging converter.
"50% recyclable content allows us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during production and helps our customers' customers, consumers, to keep waste out of landfills and the environment," Jay Bodine, INDEVCO Plastics Plant Manager Pointed out. "Both of these help our customers contribute to the circular economy."
In addition to PCR, INDEVCO Plastics can also use post-industrial recycling (PIR) resins from its own waste stream to produce shrink strapping films.
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