Innovative Solutions for a Truly Circular Economy
At A. Hatzopoulos S.A., we focus on improving packaging design and on innovating to make our plastic products more environmental-friendly and easier to recycle. In response to the requirements set by the EU Strategy for Plastics in the Circular Economy as well as our customers globally, we have developed a complete series of recyclable films: X-CYCLE.
Complementing the sustainability benefits already offered by flexible packaging, the novel X-CYCLE films add recyclability to our already high-performance films, to meet the diversified needs and packaging requirements of our customers internationally.
Design for recycling
Flexible packaging is the best packaging choice when it comes to product protection, food waste reduction, consumer convenience and sustainability. However, today, most multi-material film structures that provide a broad range of protective and functional properties are not recyclable through the current recycling infrastructure. Our X-CYCLE solutions are the recyclable films designed and launched by A.Hatzopoulos S.A. to fill this exact gap.
Consisting of three main categories: X-CYCLE PP, X-CYCLE POLY and X-CYCLE PE, these fully recyclable solutions are mono-material / homogeneous composites, suitable for recycling through the available corresponding recycling streams.
Certified Recyclability
The recyclable films we develop are in line with the latest industry directives for flexible packaging design for recycling. The recyclability of the basic versions of the X-CYCLE packaging films has been validated and certified by the following independent bodies:
German Institute Cyclos-HTP
German Institute Interseroh
OPRL scheme in the UK
HIGH-BARRIER PROPERTIES
Preserve the freshness
High-barrier properties against oxygen / humidity
Optional integration of barrier properties against light
Optional integration of barrier properties against mineral oils
Solutions to preserve & extend the shelf-life of an array of products, such as coffee, nuts, wet wipes, bars, snacks
SHELF-APPEAL
Stand out !
Films suitable for high-quality printing
Compatibility with lacquers
Optional transparency to enable direct product visibility
Adjustable pack stiffness – High puncture resistance
Optional integration of recyclability certification marks / relevant logos to your packaging
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FILMS
Keep efficiency high
High-performance films for various high-speed packaging lines
Hermetic seals, even at lower temperatures for certain films
Contribution to less energy consumption
Compatibility with various add-on packaging components: zippers, degasssing valves, spouts, etc.
Awarded X-CYCLE Projects
The X-CYCLE recyclable films have received the Worldstar Packaging Award 2020 in the Packaging Materials category and the Greek Packaging Innovation Award 2020 in the Sustainability category. Recent projects developed for our customers based on the X-CYCLE packaging concept have been recognized at different packaging competitions over the last two years.
At A. Hatzopoulos S.A. we are dedicated in achieving the sustainability goals set by our company, as well as our partners globally. With the common vision for a better future for our planet, we innovate continuously for the development of the next generation of flexible packaging, designed for recycling: X-CYCLE.
Contact our team to discover our complete range of recyclable films and sustainable packaging solutions and to get a thorough consultation on how to redesign your packaging for recyclability.
YOUR GUIDE TO RECYCLABILITY
Recyclable Packaging Handbook
Summarising key knowledge and the industry guidelines on the topic of plastics recyclability, we have recently released our Handbook of Recyclable Flexible Packaging. The Handbook is a practical free guide, packed with detailed information and many shelf-ready examples, to provide answers to all questions with regard to each aspect of packaging design that ultimately influences the recycling process and the recyclate quality.
Based on the recognized CEFLEX D4ACE directives, we provide advice and key insights to packaging development for recycling, to help you redesign your flexible packaging.
Request your free Handbook copy here
