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SÜDPACK, a film manufacturer, has developed recyclable mono-material solutions for packaging coffee beans and ground coffee – offering an alternative to conventional PET/aluminum/PE composites. With professional LCA services and sustainable package printing, this family-owned company offers a solution for coffee roasters.
The high-performance films, made from polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), are part of the Pure-Line product family. Whether processed into Flowpacks, stand-up pouches, or vacuum pouches, they meet the requirements that coffee roasters expect from a bespoke packaging concept: maximum protection, processability, and, thanks to the “Made for Recycling” certification, a positive contribution to sustainability.
Product protection and performance
With their customized barrier properties and high opacity, SÜDPACK’s packaging solutions protect premium coffee products – and their prized aromas – against UV radiation, oxygen, and water vapor.
Thanks to SÜDPACK’s expertise in co-extrusion technology and raw materials, these solutions also meet the expectations of a demanding customer group in terms of processing performance and packaging reliability. The films combine sealing properties with high thermal resistance, foldability, and puncture resistance. Mono-material valves based on PP or PE can be securely integrated via thermal or ultrasonic sealing using SÜDPACK’s proprietary sealing media. SÜDPACK’s mono-material solutions ensure stable and efficient performance on standard packaging machines – no loss of performance is expected when switching from conventional laminates.
Holistic sustainability
When developing its sustainable coffee packaging, SÜDPACK placed emphasis on material efficiency and recyclability to offer a packaging concept that meets the requirements of the upcoming PPWR. The family-owned company – a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) and holder of the Platinum status from EcoVadis – ranks among Germany’s sustainable and innovative mid-sized enterprises. It is also a driver of a functional circular economy in the films and packaging industry.
Compared to a conventional PET/aluminum/PE packaging solution, a PP-based solution can reduce CO2e emissions by more than one-third, according to an internal screening LCA. Projections also indicate that, compared to a conventional packaging concept, material usage can be reduced by nearly 20% without compromising product protection. Additionally, according to internal calculations based on a scientifically defined evaluation method, a FlowPackPurePP can achieve approximately 90% recyclability, depending on the degree of printing. This means the material can be efficiently routed into recycling streams and reclaimed. Furthermore, switching the package printing process to SÜDPACK’s SPQ (Sustainable Print Quality) technology can further improve both the carbon footprint and recyclability in flexo and gravure printing processes. The standardized color palette minimizes color changes, ink waste, and solvent use while at the same time boosting print quality and color brilliance.
SÜDPACK ensures the environmental compatibility of its solutions – from raw materials to end-of-life – through comprehensive life cycle assessments. This service is also available to SÜDPACK customers as a fact-based tool to support their decision-making.
