LDPE Recyclable Transparent Laminate LDPE Recyclable Transparent Laminate Pouchmakers PE laminate is a mono-material and can be recycled in either dedicated PE stream or soft plastics collections. It has similar performance and barrier properties to traditional plastics that are not recyclable and is suitable for use across a number of different industries. Compatible Style Stand Up Pouches Flat Bottom Bags Side Gusset Bags Spout Pouches Pillow Bags Compatible Printing Technologies Rotogravure Digital Static Sticker (Label) Sustainability Properties Recyclable plastic Recyclable in the plastic waste stream Nontoxic Inks Water or biobased inks than do not require petroleum-based solvents Considerations The Good?The Bad?The Good? LDPE is a highly recyclable material and has wide application across numerous packaging formats and industries It is highly durable and affordable, and can be used across numerous different packaging formats Available in high and low barrier structures Considerably better than most non-recyclable multi-material laminates The Bad? Made from virgin petrochemical materials. More cost-effective than most bioplastic alternatives to flexible packaging Soft plastic recycling is challenging. This material either needs to go into a dedicated polyethylene stream (#2 or #4) or a drop-off soft plastics collection stream, which are limited although growing rapidly Doesn’t contribute meaningfully in moving towards a circular economy but it’s a starting point Certifications Mono Material Polyethylene