Greiner Packaging reports test success with K3 cups made from 100% rPS

Greiner Packaging is taking active steps to drive the circular economy forward. Its K3 yogurt cup is made from an environmentally friendly cardboard-plastic combination that can be printed. This particular cup is now the focus of a project carried out by Greiner Packaging in Switzerland, a move that reflects the company’s strong commitment to highlighting the recyclability of polystyrene (PS). The goal is to manufacture food packaging from recycled PS. According to the company, this project marks the first time that 100% mechanically recycled PS has been combined with 100% recycled cardboard. The complete solution was tested on the typical Swiss yogurt twin packs – and the results are “very promising”, it said. Greiner Packaging is a European manufacturer of plastic packaging in the food and non-food sectors. The company responds to the challenges of the market with two business units — Packaging and Assistec. While the Packaging unit focuses on innovative packaging solutions, the Assistec unit is dedicated to producing custom-made technical parts. Greiner Packaging employs a workforce of around 5,000 at more than…

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