ProActive Recyclable
High performance products which may be recycled after use in standard plastic or paper recycling streams.
- ProActive Recyclable
- ProActive Recycle Ready
- ProActive PCR
- ProActive Renewable
- ProActive Compostable
Plastic
From rollstock for FFS machines to standup pouches, ProAmpac offers multiple recyclable products for plastic flexible packaging.
In North America we work with How2Recycle®, the most widely available infrastructure for recycling flexible packaging, to ensure our solutions meet store-drop off requirements.
In Europe ProAmpac follows the recycle ratings guidelines to communicate with customers about products’ ratings and recycle-ready structures.
Recyclable Films for VFFS, HFFS, Flow wrap
ProActive Recyclable Rollstock is a recyclable film formulation designed to overcome the challenges faced by form/fill/seal operations of recyclable structures. Considered a recycle ready structure, ProActive Recyclable film is pre-qualified for in-store drop-off in North America.
| R-1000 Dry Products |
R-1050 Dry Products - Europe |
R-1200 Dry Products |
R-2000D Dry Products |
R-4000 Dry Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene-based film | Polyethylene-based film | Polyethylene-based film | Polyethylene-based film | Polypropylene-based film |
| Excellent heat resistance for high-speed form/fill/seal applications | Good heat resistance for form/fill/seal applications | Excellent heat resistance and very high clarity | Superior heat resistance for high speed filling lines | Higher heat resistance than standard OPP strctures for better form/fill/seal speeds |
| Standard moisture barrier | Standard moisture barrier | Extra high moisture barrier | Standard, high or ultra-high moisture barrier | Excellent moisture, mineral oil and grease barrier |
| High oxygen barrier available | High oxygen barrier available | Extra high oxygen barrier available | Standard, high or ultra-high oxygen barrier | Standard and high oxygen barrier |
| Surface printed with protective overprint varnish | Surface printed with protective overprint varnish | Surface printed with protective overprint varnish | HD Flex Printing | Reverse or surface printed |
| Pre-qualified for in-store drop off and polyethylene film collection streams | Recyclable in polyethylene film collection streams | Pre-qualified for in-store drop off and polyethylene film collection streams | Standard barrier and high barrier are pre-qualified for store drop-off and polyethylene film collection streams | Considered recycle-ready where streams exist |
| R-2000F Frozen Products |
R-500F Frozen Products |
|---|---|
| Polyethylene-based film | Polyethylene-based film |
| Superior heat resistance for optimal filling speeds and a wide operating window | Good heat resistance for vertical form-fill-seal applications |
| Standard moisture barrier | Standard moisture barrier |
| Standard oxygen barrier | Standard oxygen barrier |
| Excellent ink protection to withstand even the most rigorous distribution chains | Surface printed |
| Pre-qualified for in-store drop off and polyethylene film collection streams | Pre-qualified for in-store drop off and polyethylene film collection streams |
* Each end-user brand is responsible for reviewing their specific product with How2Recycle®, or other appropriate authority, for residual product contamination risk prior to claims made regarding store drop-off package recyclability.
Pre-made Pouches & Bags
Standup Pouch
- Preformed standup pouches
- Inserted gusset or plow bottom
- Custom shaped pouches available
- Recyclable reclose features available for consumer convenience
- Standard barrier option provides excellent moisture barrier
- High barrier option provides excellent oxygen and moisture barrier
Print Options
- Surface print with protective overprint varnish
- Available with clear window
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QUADFLEX® Bag
QUADFLEX® Recyclable is a 100% recyclable, polyethylene-based, quad-seal pouch that combines the benefits of ProAmpac’s durable QUADFLEX® format with the best of the ProActive Recyclable® film structures.
- Excellent heat resistance for high-speed filling and exceptional seal appearance
- HD flexographic printing
- Gloss or matte finish (option for both in register)
- Clear window or side gussets available for product visibility
- Easy-open / reclose features for consumer convenience:
- Hook to hook zippers
- Press to close zippers
Signature Surfaces
ProAmpac offers ProActive Recyclable with its Signature Surfaces Paper Touch finish offering the feel and look of paper with the strength of film.
Some advantages include
- Differentiates packaging by providing a natural feel
- Engages customers with tactile feedback
- 100% Recyclable – store drop off
- Available as rollstock or as premade pouches
- Good heat resistance for form/fill/seal applications
- Available in standard or high barrier options
- Surface print with protective overprint varnish
- Available with clear window
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Paper
ProAmpac offers paper-based packaging solutions that can be recycled in the paper-stream.
Paper
Benefits of using paper
- Renewable
- 100% Recycle Content
- Curbside Recyclable
- Reusable
- No landfill space required
- Paper bags hold more than plastic bags, so you require less bags
- All of our paper bags are 100% curbside recyclable; requires no landfill space
- 100% PCW natural kraft paper - conserve natural resources
- Save Energy
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Keep landfill space free
- FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified