Bonduelle, a progressive brand in the food industry, recently took a big step forward in making their packaging more sustainable. In collaboration with KIVO Flexible Plastics they replaced a non-recyclable tri-laminate packaging with an innovative, fully recyclable mono-PE packaging. This case study shows how this collaboration led to both environmental benefits and operational improvements.
The challenge
The challenge lay in replacing a complex multilayer structure, which offered excellent barrier and aesthetic properties, but was not recyclable. This required a more sustainable alternative, without compromising the quality and functionality of their products. Or, as Bonduelle calls it: sustainable agriculture, sustainable food, sustainable packaging. By 2025, 100% of their packaging should be 'recyclable or reusable'.
The solution
KIVO has developed a solution by using a mono-PE-film to introduce one that is fully recyclable. This film offers technical improvements. The thickness of the film has been reduced by 20-25%. These changes still resulted in good production performance.
Impact of this innovation
In addition, the quality of the High Definition Flexo printing won awards at the EFTA Awards, a renowned prize within the printing industry. The printing also highlights the recyclability of the packaging, encouraging consumers to choose sustainable packaging.
Future vision
These changes are part of a broader effort by Bonduelle and KIVO to continuously improve the sustainability of packaging. With the principle of 'less is more', both companies continue to work together to develop innovative solutions that not only meet current standards, but also anticipate future sustainability challenges in the industry.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Bonduelle and KIVO shows how sustainability initiatives can still deliver operational output and significant environmental benefits. This case study shows that innovative approaches and effective collaborations, can make sustainability go hand in hand with performance and functional benefits.
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