Finalist De Gouden Noot 2024 JOZO NextCycle IMLTM decorated salt shakers

JOZO NextCycle IMLTM decorated salt shakers by SFA Packaging

JOZO upgraded its packaging from a standard IML-decorated polypropylene packaging to NextCycle IML™ packaging. NextCycle IML™ is a revolutionary in mold labeling (IML) technology that allows the label to automatically detach from the pack during mechanical recycling. The result is that clear PP container flakes enter the extrusion phase, maximizing the value of recycled polypropylene (rPP). NextCycle IML™ will help resolve the current rPP bottleneck by enabling recyclers to provide large quantities of high purity, potentially even food-grade, rPP.

The benefits of NextCycle IML packaging are largely comparable to regular IML™ (e.g. mono-material, high-quality printing, single-step production) topped off with next-level recyclability aspects.

The labels are uniquely designed to separate from the container during the grinding stage of the mechanical recycling process, while staying securely fastened with no impairment to its adhesive properties during its lifecycle. The result: white NextCycle IML™ decorated containers will be recycled into white rPP. Same for transparent containers, resulting in transparant rPP. This opens doors to the future availability of food-grade rPP.

Registrants: SFA Packaging, Hengelo Salt Specialties, MCC Verstraete, Circpack by Veolia

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