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ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, BSCI-certified, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Halal certification, GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification, migration testing, RoHS, REACH-SVHC, BRC, FDA
Good to Know: Film Thickness

Film Thickness and Density – Important Properties of Packaging Films

May 5, 2026

Film Thickness: The film thickness of packaging films refers to the thickness of the film, which is typically measured in micrometers (µm or mµ).…

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Good to Know: Barrier Films from Schlichter GmbH

Barrier film – Protection against moisture and oxygen

May 5, 2026

Barrier film is a special type of packaging film designed to prevent certain substances—such as oxygen, water vapor, light, aromas, or other gases—from entering…

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Paper-composite packaging: more waste, less recycling

IK Study on Paper Composites—More Waste, Less Recycling

May 5, 2026

Findings from the IK Study on Paper Composites: More Waste, Less Recycling A study by the Society for Packaging Market Research (GVM), commissioned by the IK (Industry Association for Plastic Packaging)…

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The Climate Impact of Plastics

McKinsey Study on the Climate Impact of Plastics

May 5, 2026

Study titled “Climate Impact of Plastics” on the climate effects of plastics In a study titled “Climate Impact of Plastics,” the company…

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Protecting Food and Conserving Resources Through Recyclable Packaging Films

Improving the Carbon Footprint Through Packaging Films

April 30, 2026

Protect products and food with recyclable packaging film and save energy and resources. The proportion of spoiled food caused by suboptimal…

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New Study: Plastic Often Has a Better Carbon Footprint Than Other Materials

New Study: Plastic Often Has a Better Carbon Footprint Than Other Materials

April 30, 2026

A new study shows that plastics—including plastic packaging—often have a better carbon footprint than alternatives such as paper, glass, or metal. How…

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Why paper packaging can sometimes be difficult to dispose of and why plastic wrap is a better option

Why paper packaging can sometimes be difficult to dispose of and why plastic wrap is a better option

April 30, 2026

End customers often want to do more to protect the environment and, acting in good faith, look for paper packaging. Why this is often problematic…

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Film packaging is the most environmentally friendly option for chocolate

Film packaging is the most environmentally friendly option for chocolate

April 30, 2026

According to Statista, Germans consumed 9.2 kilograms of chocolate per capita in 2019. That’s a considerable amount. Compared to the rest of the EU, Germans…

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Printed BOPP film

Printed and unprinted flow packs

April 30, 2026

Flow packs are a popular form of packaging because the highly transparent, glossy film—which is therefore very effective at promoting sales—makes the product "shine" even more.…

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Good to Know: Flowpack Packaging

Flowpack Packaging: A High-Quality Packaging Solution for Maximum Freshness

April 30, 2026

Flowpacks are tubular pouches into which products are loaded in a horizontal position. Depending on the design of the packaging machine, the…

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