Biodegradable and environmentally friendly bio PE pouches are used to create pouches for the automotive, building, food, consumer goods, and many other industries. It emits a lower level of carbon than the other Bio PE pouches. The market demand for Bio PE pouches is anticipated to rise throughout the projected period because of their ability to serve as an eco-friendly replacement for chemical competitors. For safe packaging, bio PE pouches are frequently utilised in the meat processing industry. Meat from breeder groups in northern Italy is being packaged in Bio PE pouches, which are composed of biodegradable plastic.
Bio PE pouches are an excellent alternative for products that seek to enhance their packaging’s sustainability. The appealing characteristics of Bio PE Pouches are that it is a drop in equal PE depending on fossil fuel. There are various benefits of Bio PE Pouches from an end-user perspective. The drop in compliance and recycling capability established recycling streams makes the implementation of bio-PE fairly easy.
Bio PE pouches are used as a substitute for standard plastic packaging. There is less carbon emission during manufacturing, which means that the product is biodegradable. Due to its wide range of applications, it can be used for many different reasons, including food storage containers, electronic casings, disposable cutlery, etc.
The Bio PE Pouches Market is evolving rapidly, and there are several emerging trends that are shaping the market. Some of these trends are:
- Increasing Demand for Sustainable Packaging- There is a growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions among consumers and businesses. This is driving the adoption of Bio PE Pouches and other eco-friendly packaging options.
- Innovation in Bio-Based Materials- There is a significant focus on innovation in bio-based materials, with companies exploring new materials and production processes to improve the performance and sustainability of Bio PE Pouches.
- Shift towards Circular Economy- There is a shift towards a circular economy, where products and materials are reused, recycled, or repurposed at the end of their life cycle. Bio PE Pouches are an essential component of this circular economy, as they can be recycled and reused to create new products.
Nescafe example
Nescafé has introduced the first instant coffee refill pouch for Nescafé Gold Blend and Nescafé Original that can be recycled in stores and helps save money while reducing packaging. The new 150g refill pouch is 97 percent lighter than the 200g glass coffee jar and has on average 60 percent less plastic than the jar’s lid. The pack is resealable to help preserve freshness and once the refill is empty consumers can recycle the pack in more than 5000 stores across the UK and through kerbside collection in Ireland.
Not only does the new pouch use less packaging, it is also lighter on the wallet and offers better value for money compared to the standard coffee jar helping to make your money go that little bit further.
Sophie Demoulin, Marketing Director Nescafé Soluble Coffee, said: “We know that Nescafé lovers are getting more concerned about the sustainability credentials of the products they consume. We are therefore really proud to launch this new coffee pack that offers our fans the same great coffee and the iconic rich aroma that they love in less packaging whilst offering better value for money.”
The new Nescafé Gold Blend refill pouch is available now in all major retailers and the Nescafé Original refill pouch will hit shelves at the end of March. The launch is part of Nescafe’s ongoing packaging sustainability commitments, including reducing our use of virgin plastic by one third by 2025. Alongside working to improve the sustainability credentials of its packaging, Nescafé is striving to make coffee farming more sustainable, and all coffee used in Nescafé products made in the UK is 100% responsibly sourced.
As part of the Nescafé Plan 2030, Nescafé outlined its extensive plan to bring lasting positive change to hundreds of thousands of coffee farmers through regenerative and resilient coffee farming. The brand is starting to work with coffee farmers to help them transition to regenerative agriculture, which should lower GHG emissions, help increase farmers’ income and improve social conditions in our value chains over the years to come.
Starting this month, KitKat will test curbside-recyclable paper-based packaging formats in certain Australian regions. The trial will gather data from consumers as they scan on-pack QR codes and weigh in on their experience. In an exclusive trial with Coles Supermarkets across Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory, consumers can now buy KitKat bars featuring the paper wrapper for a limited time. More than a quarter of a million units will be wrapped in the new paper packaging across select stores for the trial.
Reckitt’s example
Reckitt has developed a paper-based pouch for its Finish dishwasher tablets that replaces 75% of plastic with responsibly sourced paper while maintaining barrier properties to protect against moisture. Innovation that enables a switch from plastic to paper packaging for a range of Consumer Packaged Goods products having challenging barrier requirements has been on a tear of late. This includes paper bottles for liquids, flow wraps for confectionery, and cups for yogurt. Among the latest is a new stand-up pouch for multinational Reckitt’s Finish dishwasher tablets, a particularly difficult application given the product’s water-soluble nature.
Introduced in Carrefour retail stores in France in the fall of last year, the paper-based pouch is the culmination of a multi-step process by Reckitt to “achieve the ultimate pack in terms of sustainability.” That’s according to Krzysztof Krajewski, director of packaging sustainability hygiene at Reckitt, who says the innovation around the Finish package first gained momentum in 2018, when the company developed a long-term plan to reach its goal.
“In 2019, Finish replaced the non-recyclable plastic laminate from its stand-up pouch with a recyclable film,” he says. “Later in 2021, we incorporated a minimum of 30% recycled plastic into its recycled pouch and rigid packaging, eventually leading to the paper-based packaging that launched in November 2022.”
The new pouch was developed by Reckitt and longstanding supplier Mondi, whose tactic is to “use paper where possible, plastic when useful,” says Olivier Seux, head of global key accounts at Mondi. Seux explains that Mondi used its EcoSolutions approach, whereby it jointly evaluated the requirements of the product packaging – sealability, durability, and water-resistance—along with Reckitt’s sustainability goals to design and manufacture the new pouch.
“The paper-based packaging is replacing 75% of plastic with responsibly sourced paper and works towards Reckitt’s sustainability target of halving the amount of virgin plastic used by 2030,” Seux explains. “At the same time, the sealable packaging provides excellent barrier properties, protecting the dishwasher tabs from moisture, making the packaging sustainable by design.”
According to Krajewski, Reckitt chose to focus its sustainable packaging efforts on the Finish package due to the plastic-reduction potential of the product—the world’s largest automatic dishwashing brand. While the new bag is currently only available in Carrefour in France, Reckitt plans to launch the new packaging across Europe once it has made adaptations to the structure to make it recyclable in those markets as well. When the launch is complete, Reckitt estimates the new paper-based pouch will help eliminate more than 2,000 metric tons of plastic annually as well have a notable impact on CO2 emissions.
As Krajewski explains, Reckitt used the company’s Sustainable Innovation Calculator (SIC), which measures the sustainability of plastic and packaging inputs of every new product, in the development of the paper pouch. “Using the SIC and an external Life Cycle Assessment, we were able to understand the innovation’s impact across countries with different recycling regulations and facilities,” he says. “It also allowed us to get a detailed understanding of its impact on CO2 emissions. We expect this packaging will generate 15% less CO2 emissions across the packaging lifecycle versus previous versions.”
The technical details on the pouch construction are proprietary, but Seux shares that a polyethylene zipper is used for the package. The pouch is gravure-printed in up to 10 colours, depending on the product variety. According to Krajewski, the new construction did require some adjustments to Reckitt’s packaging equipment, with changes ranging from relatively small to larger improvements in the process.
As for the cost of the new package, Krajewski says that Reckitt always ensures that its innovations are cost-effective for the company and for its customers. He adds, “As we continue to scale up production of the new packaging, we expect to see its cost reduce.”
Baylis & Harding example
Bathing brand Baylis & Harding have launched a new sustainable range of refillable handwash products. The range consists of two litre refill bottles and one litre refill pouches which come in Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit and Jasmine & Apple Blossom fragrance. Starting from £3.25, the new refillable bottles save at least 62% of plastic used in the production process and will replenish the usual 500ml handwash four times.
According to the FCMG brand, one in three UK shoppers now feel its ‘important’ to buy sustainable groceries. The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles are 100% fully recyclable through Baylis & Harding’s partnership with waste management company TerraCycle, and uses 80% less plastic. “We’re constantly evolving and listening to the needs of our loyal customers,” Baylis & Harding head of marketing Katie Blythe said.
“It’s a step-by-step journey but, together, we are nurturing our luxury brands to be more sustainable, with the future generations in mind.” She added: “Shopping sustainably does not mean you need to compromise on quality. Our new range of refillable handwashes not only contribute to protecting the planet, but also provide great value for our customers. Available in our timeless Signature scents, including our best-selling Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit, these innovative solutions to eco-friendly bulk buying mean even the most conscious consumers won’t miss out when it comes to luxury hand care.”
Bio PE pouches are an excellent alternative for products that seek to enhance their packaging’s sustainability. The appealing characteristics of Bio PE Pouches are that it is a drop in equal PE depending on fossil fuel. There are various benefits of Bio PE Pouches from an end-user perspective. The drop in compliance and recycling capability established recycling streams makes the implementation of bio-PE fairly easy. There is less carbon emission during manufacturing, which means that the product is biodegradable. Due to its wide range of applications, it can be used for many different reasons, including food storage containers, electronic casings, disposable cutlery, etc. Examples of some of the market participants in the global bio-PE pouches market identified across the value chain include GUALPACK S.P.A., La Granda, Cadia Bioplastics, Braskem, and many more. Many local and unorganized players are expected to contribute to the Bio PE pouches market during the forecast period.