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
- Fresh Food To-Go
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 Patent Pending Dry Products |
R-1050 Dry Products - Europe |
R-1200 Patent Pending Dry Products |
R-2000D Patent Pending 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 filling lines Good clarity |
Excellent heat resistance for high speed filling lines Good clarity |
Excellent heat resistance for high speed filling lines Very high clarity |
Superior heat resistance for high speed filling lines Superior clarity |
Higher heat resistance than standard PP structures for better form/fill/seal speeds |
| Standard and high barrier available | High barrier available | Standard and high barrier available | Standard, high, or ultra-high barrier available | Standard and high barrier available |
| Monolayer film suitable for flow wrap applications | Monolayer film suitable for a variety of medium performing applications | Monolayer film suitable for a variety of medium performing applications | Laminated film suitable for a wide range of high performing applications. Includes superior directional tear and excellent puncture resistance | Laminated film suitable for a wide range of applications for demanding products and filling lines |
| HD Flexo surface printed with protective overprint varnish | HD Flexo surface printed with protective overprint varnish | HD Flexo surface printed with protective overprint varnish | HD Flexo reverse printed | HD Flexo reverse or surface printed |
| Pre-qualified for store drop-off through How2Recycle | Recyclable in polyethylene film collection streams | Pre-qualified for store drop-off through How2Recycle | Standard and high barrier are pre-qualified for store drop-off through How2Recycle | Considered recycle-ready where PP streams exist |
| R-2000F Patent Pending Frozen Products |
R-500F Frozen Products |
R-2000S Patent Pending Steamble Products |
|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene-based film | Polyethylene-based film | Polyethylene-based film |
| Superior heat resistane for high speed filling lines | Good heat resistance for vertical form/fill/seal applications | Superior heat resistance for high speed filling lines |
| Standard barrier available | Standard barrier available | Standard barrier available with various perforation patterns |
| Laminated film engineered to meet the demands of the frozen environment for high performing applications. Includes superior directional tear and excellent puncture resistance | Monolayer film engineered to meet the demands of the frozen environment for medium performing applications | Laminated film engineered for microwave steaming of frozen vegetables. Includes excellent directional tear and excellent puncture resistance |
| HD Flexo reverse printed | HD Flexo surface printed | HD Flexo reverse printed |
| Pre-qualified for store drop-off through How2Recycle | Pre-qualified for store drop-off through How2Recycle | Pre-qualified for store drop-off through How2Recycle |
* 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.
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ProActive Recyclable Products
ProActive Recyclable R-1000
ProActive Recyclable R-1050
ProActive Recyclable R-1050 - Food
ProActive Recyclable R-1200
ProActive Recyclable R-2000D
ProActive Recyclable R-4000
ProActive Recyclable R-2000F
ProActive Recyclable R-500F
ProActive Recyclable R-2000S
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
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Paper Mailer
Our paper mailers have a sleek look and are curbside recyclable in paper streams. These curbside recyclable mailers have up to 70% lower water absorption versus a standard kraft paper mailer. Utilizing a robust paper, ProActive Recyclable Paper Mailers ensure protection of the package during transit.
- One-sided, poly-coated materials to multi-layer envelopes
- Weather resistance coating available
- Three sizes
- Elegant side seam construction for sleek branded graphic opportunities
- Less industrial appearance than traditional paper mailers that have a center seam
- Good printability to allow for custom designs and marketing
- Available with bottom gusset for enhanced space