Design-for-recycling is soon no longer optional for packaging — it is becoming a regulatory requirement through PPWR and already is a market expectation.

This training is focused on flexible plastic packaging and explains the different components and constituents typically found in this packaging format. It provides a foundational understanding of how this type of packaging is made and which materials fulfil which function. It is intended to help the user fully understand all the technical detail of the requirements provided in design-for-recycling guidance for flexible plastic packaging.

You will gain insights into:

• Typical flexible structures, applications and performance levels

• The nomenclature of the different parts of flexible plastic packaging in design-for-recycling guidelines

• Main materials used in flexible plastic packaging, their properties and how to check their impact on recyclability

• Additional elements such as additives, inks, adhesives, and barrier coatings and how to check their impact on recyclability

• Typical processing methods: blown film, cast film and their relationship to recyclability testing

Intended audience

Ideal for brand owners, packaging designers and testing laboratories working with flexible Plastic films and pouches who want to gain a thorough understand of these packaging formats and fully understand design-for-recycling guidance.

Presenter

Dr. Dennis Bankmann

Language

English

Price: 350 EUR, net excl. taxes

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