Packaging materials at a glance

Future-oriented and conscious packaging solutions require a targeted selection of materials. Resource-saving and environmentally friendly production as well as recyclable disposal are key features in designing packaging materials "of tomorrow". We at Better-Pack mainly offer packaging solutions made from gentler and more conscious materials in order to support the path to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future. Find out more about the materials used:

bagasse

“Bagasse” is the name given to fibrous, mostly ground residues that remain as a waste product after sugar production has been pressed from sugar cane or when syrup is extracted from sweet sorghum. The by-product “bagasse” can be used in many different ways and is also used as the main raw material in a wide range of packaging solutions.

But bagasse offers numerous advantages as a packaging material. In addition to compostable and biodegradable features, packaging products made from bagasse have particularly stable and heat-resistant properties. With sustainable and resource-saving packaging made from bagasse, companies can draw their customers' attention to environmentally conscious packaging ideas, especially in the to-go business, and thus stand out from the competition.

bamboo

Bamboo is known as a very fast-growing plant that does not require artificial irrigation or the use of pesticides. In addition to decorative privacy screens in gardens or as sprouts in restaurants, this plant is also used as a raw material for everyday goods such as furniture, bicycles or even toothbrushes.

Bamboo is also used in food packaging. Since the raw material has very stable and moisture-resistant properties, bamboo packaging products are an ideal sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging. In addition, the material is biodegradable after use.

wood, cardboard, paper

Wood is a popular raw material for a variety of sustainable packaging solutions. In addition to direct use, wood can be processed into fibers, which serve as the basis for products made of paper or cardboard. Regardless of further processing, wooden packaging has a more environmentally friendly and neutral CO₂ footprint than conventional packaging materials. PEFC™ or FSC®-labeled products also certify responsible and conscious handling in forestry operations and by processing companies.

In addition to production, the material also scores points in terms of disposal. While wood is naturally biodegradable, paper and cardboard can be easily recycled. Fresh fiber cardboard is used in the form of paper plates, burger boxes, ice cream cups, etc. Cardboard and hard paper made from fresh fiber is biodegradable or compostable and therefore offers key environmentally friendly and sustainable advantages.

rPET

By using recycled materials, non-renewable resources can be used more carefully and therefore more consciously. Certain types of plastics can be recycled very well and thus almost completely reused. Maintaining the recycling cycle therefore represents a significant environmentally friendly advantage over conventional plastic production.

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is currently the only plastic in the European Union that can be recycled into food-grade plastic. Compared to new PET, recycled PET (rPET for short) has a much smaller carbon footprint and is therefore a more environmentally friendly and cost-neutral alternative to conventional plastic packaging. rPET is particularly suitable for food packaging, as this plastic has the positive properties of conventional PET. A distinction is usually made between products made from a mixture of new and recycled PET and products made from 100% recycled material.

PLA

An alternative to conventional plastics is PLA (polylactic acid), which is made from renewable raw materials. During production, the so-called polylactic acid is extracted primarily from beets and corn. This is further processed into granules and thus into plastic products. The result is a 100% industrially compostable bioplastic with a heat resistance of up to 85 ℃.

By using PLA products, non-renewable resources are conserved, less CO2 is produced and more environmentally friendly disposal is ensured. Packaging products made of PLA and with PLA coating are a good alternative to petroleum-based plastics and have ideal properties such as strength and heat resistance.

cellulose

Cellulose paper (also called tissue paper) is often used in general for paper handkerchiefs, napkins or toilet paper. Due to their particularly tear-resistant and absorbent properties, hygiene products made from cellulose are particularly popular.

A tissue napkin is a highly absorbent, multi-layered, robust and sometimes finely creped cellulose cloth that can be used in a variety of ways. The basis for such napkins is cellulose, the main component of plant cell walls. In addition to fresh fibers, recycled fibers are often added during production, or even 100 percent recycled fiber is used.