Borealis and Mondi collaboration generates a new monomaterial polypropylene-based packaging solution for meat and dairy products more easily recyclable.
10/21/2019
Borealis has generated a breakthrough application based on its proprietary Borstar® Nucleation Technology (BNT) that enhances the circularity of plastic food packaging. Using Borealis BC918CF, a special BNT-modified copolymer, Mondi – a global leader in packaging and paper – is producing new monomaterial packaging solutions for meat and dairy products. As a specially modified BNT copolymer, it provides excellent mechanical strength, good moisture barrier, and pleasing optics. In modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), it provides the necessary barrier to give meat a shelf-life of up to 12 days.
Awareness of the need for more sustainable packaging has become increasingly acute in recent years. Monomaterial trend in packaging is picking up speed. From virgin polyolefin producers like Borealis to converters such as Mondi, but also brand owners, retailers and end consumers: there is widespread support for the shift to more sustainable polyolefins-based packaging solutions that more easily enable circularity. |