Meet our Sustainable Packaging Solutions
At Mespack, we are dedicated to pioneering eco-friendly and recyclable packaging solutions, aimed at preserving the environment and supporting our customers in achieving their objectives. We want to walk this journey beside them, highlighting the benefits of sustainable packaging at every step.
The future is the responsibility of everyone and as agents in the flexible packaging industry, we have a key role in the development of new habits and processes that bring flexible packaging to a circular economy. We firmly believe in the potential to collaborate with all stakeholders in the packaging industry. Together, we possess the capability to recycle millions of packages crafted from sustainable materials, which are utilized globally on a daily basis.
Which partners are joining forces with us to travel on this sustainable journey?
Contributing to the circular economy is essential for the flexible packaging industry and is the responsibility of the entire value chain. This can only be accomplished through extensive collaboration, innovation, and investment. Only by working with key partners can we collectively reach these sustainability goals, and prevent waste and environmental pollution. We are working closely with experts in the flexible packaging industry, who investigate and facilitate the availability of materials and components used in our sustainable packing solutions, while also offering you the option to restore your carbon footprint.
Advantages of Sustainable Flexible Packaging
At Mespack we are focused on helping our customers, FMCG brands, reduce their environmental footprint by converting high value consumer goods packed of rigid packaging containers into flexible packaging.
This mindset change, maximizes their profit and reduces the use of material while, simultaneously acquiring, high efficiency and reliability. Mespack guarantees sustainable packaging made with recyclable, recycled and biodegradable materials.
Flexible packaging is a driving force in regard to sustainability. It is not only designed for recycling but also to contribute to the circular economy with the minimization of resources and raw materials during the manufacturing process, use of materials more sustainable, minimizing food waste, guarantee product conservation and have agreements with waste and treatment collection companies.
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Reduce packaging space to reduce transport energy -
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Unlimited shapes and formats in packaging designs to adjust product volume. -
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Convenient use due to a wide variety of formats and close systems, such as zippers or spouts, that prevent food waste. -
4The use of less packaging during the packaging process aids in the reduction of plastic waste
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5Specific designs to minimize the use of plastic.
Customized packaging barriers which support the protection and preservation of valuable goods.
Less footprint impact: less usage of water, energy, and material during the manufacturing process.
How do we integrate sustainable materials into flexible packaging?
At Mespack we follow seven main strategies.
Reducing
Reducing the usage of packaging materials per packed unit.
Removing
Removing the packaging materials associated with the use of the product.
Replacing
Replacing traditional materials to recyclable, PCR or compostable materials.
Reusing
Reusing to avoid single-use plastic packaging.
Retrofitting
Retrofittig install base with technology for new materials and higher OEE
Restoring
Restoring balance to your carbon footprint.
Reengineering
Reengineering new equipment for new materials and higher OEE.
Reducing
Reducing the usage of Raw Material
Reduction of headspace in continuous filling equipment, which results in a savings of up to 15% of pouch material usage.
Laser cut usage reduces maintenance and film material by a minimum of 3%. As a reference, 5mm is saved with a 100mm wide recyclable pouches when laser cut is used in comparison to a scissor cut system.
Refill pouches let consumers reuse their rigid bottle and buy only the product, saving up to 70% of plastic. Lighter packs cut emissions and take up less space in storage and transport. Spouts ensure clean, spill-free refilling. Mespack horizontal machines produce them from roll-stock or pre-made pouches.
Replacing
Replacing Materials with more Sustainable Solutions
Recycable ready
• Polyolefins
• Mono PE
• Mono PP
Recycled
Contains at least 20-30% of PCR materials
Biodegradable or compostable
• PHA
• PHB
• PLA
• Paper
Removing the packaging materials associated with the use of the product
Biodegradable or Compostable: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) is used to produce pods. According to the American Cleaning Institute, at least 60% of the film biodegrades within 28 days, and 100% of the film is biodegraded in 90 days or less.
Adapting Technology for New Materials and Higher OEE
Our commitment to sustainability within the flexible packaging industry is not only for the use of new materials in the construction of our machinery, but also in development of new technologies that allow our customers to reduce waste and lower energy consumption.
The adoption of these new technologies are also designed for machines which we have already introduced to the market. The objective is to upgrade these machines and make them able to produce recyclable packaging.
New and reliable sealing methods are used for sustainable materials.
Film welding of recyclable materials is extremely delicate, due to the material temperature.
Quick changeovers reduce material waste when the format is changed.
Switching pouch formats not only demands time but also consumes film and energy. Both automatic and mechanical rapid changeovers significantly decrease the time, film, and energy required for these transitions.
Less energy-consuming machines help to minimize the carbon footprint of the industry.
Reducing the carbon footprint is one of the most important strategies for which we strive when supporting our customers in the pursuit of their sustainable goals. Carbon footprint reduction allows us to collaborate in building a greener world.
Install base with technology for new materials and higher OEE
With more that 5.000 machines already running in the market, we continously design extended number of retrofits to adapt Mespack equipment to new materials with higher OEE. Discover more about our kits of retroffits for recycable materials:
- Special alloy sealing jaws
- Bottom jaw cooling & triple point pointer
- Bottom perforator with larger stroke
- Air cooling on sealing station
Reusing to avoid single-use plastic packaging
Innovating constantly our packaging formats in order to save plastic waste.
Restoring balance to your carbon footprint
We measure the total environmental impact of your project and you can take action by certified carbon credits, in partnership with Global Factor.
Your contribution will directly support verified sustainability projects:
Reforestation to restore biodiversity and capture carbon naturally.
Renewable energy projects that accelerate the transition to clean power.
Would you like to learn more about our solutions for sustainable food packaging material or sustainable flexible packaging machines, and also test your material? Inquire immediately about a customized demonstration at our Mespack Innovation Centre.
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