ProAmpac reveals high-barrier curbside recyclable paper-based packaging for dry food

11 Sep 2023 --- ProAmpac is launching its curbside recyclable ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 High Barrier (HB) paper-based technology made for food packaging applications.

The RP-1000HB extends the existing ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 series, offering oxygen, moisture barrier and grease resistance. The packaging is suited for dry food products such as dehydrated fruit, confectionery and flavored oatmeal. 

“RP-1000HB is a pre-qualified curbside recyclable paper solution that seamlessly integrates with existing equipment, simplifying the transition process and minimizing costs compared to less efficient [environmentally] sustainable alternatives,” states Nathan Klettlinger, global marketing director at ProAmpac.

The flexible packaging manufacturer will showcase its ProActive Recyclable film and paper solutions portfolio at Pack Expo 2023 from September 11-13 in Las Vegas, US.

Preserving barrier properties
The paper-based packaging was created as a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional multi-material laminates. RP-1000HB is available in versatile formats, including rollstock and pre-made three-sided seal pouches. It is crafted from bleached paper to allow for graphical reproduction.

ProAmpac will attend Pack Expo to demonstrate its film and paper packaging solutions.“In rigorous tests simulating up to 85% relative humidity conditions, RP-1000HB preserves its barrier properties, assuring the longevity of products susceptible to spoilage due to environmental moisture,” asserts Amir Saffar, director of global sustainability innovation for ProAmpac.

“Unlike conventional paper solutions that offer inadequate grease resistance and subsequent packaging vulnerabilities, RP-1000HB delivers superior grease resistance with excellent seal performance on horizontal and vertical form, fill and sealing lines. Its ‘unique’ characteristics enable for integrating recyclable fiber-based packaging into numerous applications.”

ProAmpac’s mission to generate more ecological packaging solutions – ProActive Sustainability – provides flexible packaging products to help its customers achieve their environmental sustainability goals. The company has a mission to offer a sustainable alternative for all of its products by 2025.

“RP-1000HB is another solution that enables brands to effectively achieve their sustainability objectives,” explains Klettlinger.

Flexible focus at Pack Expo
Other packing manufacturers are honing in on flexible packaging for this year’s Pack Expo. Beumer Group announced it is displaying its Beumer stretch hood packaging system in Las Vegas. The system is manufactured in a modular design and covers palletized or disorderly palletized goods with its stretch hood film.

Meanwhile, Volpak’s brand Enflex will display the PH-11 DX, a horizontal form-fill-seal machine for single, twin or strings of sachets, at Pack Expo 2023. The machine operates from a single reel of flexible packaging material, forming the pouch, filling it with a product and sealing it.

By Sabine Waldeck