Flexible Packaging –
The Smart Solution for Your Daily Needs
Whether at home, at the store, or on the go, flexible packaging has become an essential part of our lives. It offers protection, convenience, and efficiency, making everyday routines easier and more sustainable. With their versatility, ease of use, and ongoing innovations in material reduction and recycling, flexible packaging solutions play a significant role in conserving resources and reducing environmental impact. Discover how these packaging solutions simplify your life while making a positive contribution to sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is flexible packaging?
Flexible packaging is made from materials like plastic, paper, or aluminium, easily shaped to fit various formats. It’s particularly lightweight, space-saving and versatile, appearing as pouches, bags, films, foils or wrappers for food, cosmetics, and other consumer goods.
How is flexible packaging beneficial for the environment?
Flexible packaging often uses significantly less material than rigid options and is typically much lighter. This means lower resource usage in production and reduced transport emissions. Additionally, recycling initiatives continue to improve the environmental profile of flexible packaging.
Does flexible packaging really keep food fresh longer?
Yes! Flexible packaging is designed to provide the appropriate protection to food against for example moisture, oxygen, light, and germs, helping significantly extend shelf life. This reduces risks of food waste.
Is flexible packaging safe for food contact?
Yes, flexible packaging for food adheres strict regulatory and voluntary standards to ensure safety and food-grade quality. It’s regularly tested by relevant authorities.
Can flexible packaging be recycled?
Yes, many flexible packaging options are by now recyclable. Through "design for recycling" guidelines and projects like CEFLEX, efforts are increasing to make flexible packaging easier and more efficient to recycle, keeping materials in circulation. In addition, new EU legislation mandates packaging to be recyclable by design by 2030 and flexible packaging will certainly comply with such requirements.
Is flexible packaging more expensive than traditional packaging?
In addition to its many benefits, flexible packaging is often more cost-effective than rigid packaging. It uses less material and reduces transport costs due to its light weight, resulting in long-term savings for both manufacturers and consumers.
Where do I encounter flexible packaging in daily life?
You’ll find flexible packaging everywhere: from candy and chips to frozen veggies, cosmetics, and cleaning products. It’s a mainstay in supermarkets, kitchens, and bathrooms alike.
How does flexible packaging help reduce food waste?
Flexible packaging keeps food fresh longer and offers convenient resealing options to maintain product quality. This helps products last longer, and portioned packaging can further reduce food waste.