In a groundbreaking collaboration, industry giants BASF, UBE, Envalior, DOMO Chemicals, and Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers have established the non-profit Advanced Packaging Association (APA). Launched in 2023, the APA aims to advance the use of polyamide-based packaging, showcasing its high-performance capabilities and promoting fact-based sustainability assessments for flexible materials.
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Highlighting Polyamide’s Sustainable Benefits
The APA is dedicated to proving polyamide’s value as a recyclable and high-performance packaging material. According to the association, polyamide packaging respects the waste hierarchy and has been a cornerstone of advanced packaging solutions for decades. It offers exceptional performance while minimizing raw material consumption, providing an economical solution that protects perishables and reduces food waste.
Strengthening Packaging Performance
Industry experts from UBE emphasize polyamide’s advantages in creating lightweight packaging designs that lower carbon footprints. The material’s mechanical strength, flexibility, toughness and heat resistance make it ideal for advanced packaging applications. Additionally, its barrier properties against oxygen, light and moisture ensure that products stay fresh while protection against chemicals, gases and aromas prevents contamination.
A Vision for the Future
The members of APA have set an ambitious goal for 2027, aiming for polyamide-based packaging to be recognized as recyclable and sustainable, as discussed in a previous research on the recyclability of PA/PE films. The association points to existing protocols that have proven the recyclability of polyethylene/polyamide packaging and pledges to continue advocating for the benefits of this apparently robust and efficient packaging solution.
Conclusion
The Advanced Packaging Association represents a significant step forward for sustainable packaging solutions. By using polyamide’s advantages and fostering industry collaboration, APA hopes to lead the way in creating more sustainable, high-performance packaging that will hopefully help face the environmental challenges of the future.
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