How we commercialized polyethylene bags with up to 30% post-consumer recycled content — without compromising food-contact compliance or line performance.
Incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) content into food packaging is one of the most credible ways for brands to advance circular-economy commitments. But doing it in bakery packaging — where food-contact compliance, seal integrity and high-speed machinability are non-negotiable — takes more than swapping in recycled resin.
Sourcing and traceability
We source PCR through both mechanical and advanced (chemical) recycling, from certified resin suppliers verified under recognized programs such as ISCC Plus and SCS Global Services. That chain of custody is what lets brands make defensible recycled-content claims.
Our commercialized solutions reach up to 30% PCR — including market-first applications in bakery packaging across North America and Europe.
Performance, proven
Extensive material testing and commercial trials confirm that recycled-content structures meet applicable food-contact requirements, run reliably on high-speed packaging lines, and hold durability, seal integrity and shelf-life protection.
There is no universal recipe: material availability, regulatory acceptance and recycling pathways all factor in. We work with each customer to land a practical, scalable solution that delivers measurable environmental benefit while staying commercially viable.
