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Pouch5, the monomaterial pouch designed for recycling
In the past, most multilayer multimaterial laminates and pouches on the market have not been suitable for collection, sorting or recycling. In this framework, Gualapack in 2020 brought a breakthrough alternative to the market: Pouch5®, a monomaterial stand-up pouch, recyclable as polypropylene (PP), within existing PP streams.
As a world leader in premade spouted pouches, we know that flexible packaging is more sustainable, as it produces less waste compared to rigid alternatives. With a recyclable pouch, we offer the perfect solution: a more environmentally friendly, light-weight and secure flexible packaging.
Available in different formats, our monomaterial PP Pouches are available for hot fill and pasteurised applications or for chilled and dairy applications, offering a high oxygen and water vapour barrier.
- Mono material PP, cap included
All the elements of our recyclable stand up pouches, cap and spout included, are made of the same material, polypropylene, which is correctly identified for recycling within the PP plastic waste stream - Aluminium-free and high barrier
As a mono material, Pouch5® is designed without aluminum and is the first pre-made spouted pouch to be recyclable. At the same time, it offers a very high oxygen and water vapor barrier - EU and FDA Approved for food, including Babyfood
- Tested compatible by Recyclass
- Available in different formats
Today on the market as DP 70 ml, DP 90 ml, DP 110 ml, DP 150 ml and DP 200 ml.
Other formats and shapes are available upon request.
Applications
An advanced packaging solution designed for sustainability and food preservation simultaneously.
Our mono material pouches offer a very high oxygen and water vapor barrier, ensuring the freshness of your products over time.
Pouch 5 is ideal for various applications:
- Hot Fill: suitable for shelf-stable products that undergo hot-filling and pasteurization, such as baby food, beverages and fruit compotes.
- Cold Fill and Dairy Applications: perfect for dairy products like sour cream or yogurt.
- Retort: ideal for pet food and ready meals.
Additionally, our monomaterial pouches are perfect for personal care and home care products, for example as refill solutions for rigid packaging.
Simply choose the type of pouch that best fits your needs to ensure maximum safety and hygiene, helping preserve the quality of your products.
Why Pouch5 is a sustainable choice
Consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, and flexible plastic packaging offers a product-to-package ratio that is 5 to 10 times greater compared to rigid alternatives.
This means less material is needed for the same amount of product, resulting in less waste once empty. Additionally, lightweight and compact packaging reduces the volume to carry at every step in the supply chain, significantly lowering the carbon footprint generated by transport.
Moreover, flexible pouches can be used to refill rigid containers, multiplying your positive impact.
By choosing a monomaterial pouch like our Pouch 5, you can further benefit the planet. Pouch 5 is an eco-friendly packaging option that can be processed in the PP stream and recycled as plastic, transforming into a new resource avoiding landfill waste.
Our portfolio of recyclable solutions enables customers to meet the goals of the EU Plastics Strategy , the PPWR and national regulations, which stipulate that all packaging placed on the EU market by 2030 must be reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
To learn more about Gualapack’s commitment to sustainability and our range of sustainable packaging, download our latest Sustainability Portfolio.
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Many baby foods, on-the-go snacks, and juices now come in flexible stand-up pouches that are convenient, suitable for all ages, and environmentally friendly.
Pouch5® combines convenience and sustainability offering the perfect packaging solution for any kind of liquid and semi-liquid products.
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A top performer in recyclability
Gualapack is a member of the Sustainability Committee of FPE (Flexible Packaging Europe), and has also been actively taking part since 2017 in CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging), a consortium representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Gualapack is also member of RecyClass, playing an active role in the technical committee for the "Design for Recycling Guidelines".
Pouch5® has obtained the widely recognized RecyClass certification (Class ranking B)
Furthermore, our PP pouch was also certified for its recyclability by Interseroh Dienstleistungs-GmbH, an environmental service provider.
With a score of 20 out of 20, our mono material pouches are considered very well-designed for recycling. We also obtained the
HTP_CYCLOS certification, with an impressive 98% recyclability score.
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