902 18 unique packpaper K3 the cardboard plastic combination from Greiner Packaging is attracting attention on the shelves by combining high quality packaging with appealing mar keting communication and environmental protection Its innovative patented tear off system makes it easy to separate the cardboard wrap and plastic cap or cont ainer in K3 packaging and recycle them The low pro portion of plastic in the packaging means reduced CO2 emissions while retaining the stability of the container through the cardboard wrap The cardboard surface of fers consumers a pleasant feel and can moreover be attractively printed on and decorated this gives it an unmistakably distinctive look The sustainable packa ging solution is suitable for food in powder form such as cocoa or salt but it can also replace round or bag packaging types such as those used for pet food Mo reover K3 F packaging can replace coated packaging solutions such as those used for detergents or card board packaging for cereals for example in which an additional plastic package is integrated The collaboration between Greiner Packaging and Henkel is an excellent example of the successful imple mentation of K3 packaging The packaging was ori ginally done in transparent plastic containers but the packaging of the Duo Caps and Power Mix Caps was changed to opaque containers in 2015 But to ensure an attractive look Henkel decided on a K3 F solution In addition to the attractive design of the thermoformed container with wraparound decoration the change can save on plastic Because the cardboard wrap and the plastic container can be disposed of separately the consumer benefits from a package that is 100 recy clable Greiner Packaging signs the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment in October Sustainable best practice example K3 F Successful collaboration with Henkel Packaging facts Material PP Technology Thermoforming Decoration Cardboard wrap The initiative that Greiner Packaging will officially take part in in October 2018 is spearheaded by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and is being implemented in collaboration with the environmental program of the United Nations The objective of the voluntary obliga tion is to find a global industrial response to the most pressing questions concerning the problem of plastics This initiative unites key international players behind a common vision Companies and governments are being challenged to enter into binding commitments with respect to a circular economy for plastics while other institutions and non governmental organizations are being encouraged to support these efforts This commitment is intended to function as a beacon its signatories will lead the way with good examples and serve as inspiration to others As one of the first packaging companies worldwide to sign on to the commitment Greiner Packaging is committing to the following objectives We will take measures to eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging by 2025 We will take measures by 2025 to switch where necessary from disposable to reusable models 100 of our plastic packaging should be recyclable reusable or compostable by 2025 We will establish an ambitious 2025 recycling material objective for plastic packaging

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