HENKEL’S laundry detergents are now being sold in packaging produced by Korozo Group that is designed to be recycled and constructed with the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) in mind.
The project has seen the creation of mono-material films that initially feature 30% PCR. The PCR content was supplied by Ecoplast, a member of the Borealis Group, providers of polyolefin solutions. The polymers were extruded by Korozo into mono-material constructions for Henkel’s laundry detergents, including Persil.
Printing and converting of the packaging were carried out by Korozo on its presses and pouch-making lines. Products sold in these packs are already on shelves in central eastern Europe.
Borealis Ecoplast’s LDPE recycled materials are ISCC Plus and EuCertPlast-certified, guaranteeing the recycled content can be tracked and traced throughout the value chain. The specific grade used to make the packaging for Henkel was Borcycle CWT100VL.
Fatih Imre, technical account manager, consumer packaging, at Korozo Group, said, “We’re delighted to have contributed our expertise as a global leader in flexible packaging to the creation of this innovative, circular solution. Collaboration throughout the value chain is essential to delivering sustainable packaging solutions and transitioning to a circular economy. Brands need solutions they can rely on, and consumers want straightforward options that enable them to be more sustainable. Mono-material packaging that is designed for recycling is the answer to both of these needs.”
