Scanfill has introduced Scanfoil rPP POP (Prevented Ocean Plastic), a new plastic film produced from post-consumer recycled polypropylene and cleared for food-contact use.
The launch addresses a market where demand for high-grade recycled PP have outpaced supplies, noted the company.
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Material of this type with food-contact approval has been sought in Europe for a long time, it added.
The film comes in different transparency grades and is being supplied in large volumes. Scanfill said its performance matches that of virgin PP.
The material contains 30% post-consumer recycled PP and was developed with upcoming PPWR rules in mind.
Scanfill area sales manager Niklas Linde said: “What we can now offer is a transparent foil based on recycled PP that is approved for food contact since Regulation 2022/1616 entered into force. This is a major development, and we are very pleased to be able to offer it to our customers.
“For our customers, this foil means access to a high-quality recycled plastic foil, while also contributing to reduced pollution in coastal areas. Those interested can also find out exactly which geographical area their plastic can be traced back to.”
According to the company, the product is fully recyclable and traceable, with the recycled input sourced from plastic cups gathered in coastal parts of Southeast Asia, where they might otherwise end up polluting seas and rivers.
Scanfill sustainability specialist and technical support Karl Banke said: “The recycling method is advanced, but it enables large volumes of recycled PP. What our supplier has demonstrated is that it is possible to recycle PP that has been in consumer use, making rPP POP a real game changer for the industry.
“Our supplier runs the material through the advanced recycling process, which is essential for obtaining approval for food-contact applications. Once the material reaches Scanfill, we carry out a series of tests to once again ensure that the material is safe.”
