EcoPeelCover: A Sustainable Lidding Solution for Dairy Products
October 8, 2024EcoPeelCover, developed by Constantia Flexibles in collaboration with Privatmolkerei Bauer GmbH & Co KG, is a groundbreaking sustainable lidding solution for dairy products. This innovative product earned the prestigious Deutscher Verpackungspreis 2024 in the Sustainability category at the FachPack trade fair.
Key features of EcoPeelCover include a thinner die-cut lid with a 25µm aluminum layer and a 13 grams/m² extrusion coating, making it the thinnest on the market. Despite reduced thickness, it maintains excellent peelability, barrier protection, and puncture resistance, ensuring dairy freshness. The lid also achieved a 25% reduction in aluminum and 50% reduction in extrusion coating material, enhancing material efficiency and sustainability.
The product reflects the industry’s move towards eco-friendly packaging without compromising performance, setting new standards for material reduction and resource efficiency. This success highlights the potential for future innovations in sustainable food packaging.