rPP PCR - Food approved foil for thermoforming
Product launch: rPP approved for food contact
As one of the very first in the world, Scanfill is launching the new product Scanfoil rPP POP (Prevented Ocean PlasticTM). The plastic foil is made from recycled PP based on PCR and is approved for food contact. The foil is available in various levels of transparency and is the first of its kind to be offered in large volumes. With properties equivalent to virgin PP, it has been long awaited by the market.
Recycled PP for food packaging
For a long time, demand has exceeded supply when it comes to high-quality recycled PP. An rPP that is also approved for food contact has been high on the wish list across Europe.
“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,” says Area Sales Manager Niklas Linde.
Mechanically recycled PCR
The rPP that Scanfill can now offer is a plastic foil consisting of 30 percent mechanically recycled PCR and 70 percent virgin PP.
“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,” says Karl Banke, Sustainability Specialist & Technical Support.
Before the plastic material is converted into foil, quality is thoroughly ensured.
“Our supplier runs the material through the process required for all materials that are to be approved for food contact. Once the material reaches Scanfill, we carry out a series of tests to once again ensure that the material is safe,” says Karl Banke.
Contributing to cleaner coastal areas
The new product offers full recyclability, traceability, and a clear environmental profile. The recycled raw material originates from plastic cups collected in coastal areas where they would otherwise risk contaminating oceans and rivers in Southeast Asia.
“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,” says Niklas Linde.
