Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), made up of polypropylene (PP), aluminium metallised polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, and an inner layer of weldable polyethylene (PE). While this multilayer structure offers excellent protection of food products, improving shelf life, it is impossible to separate and recycle the individual materials.
Multilayer film vacuum packaging, made up of aluminium metallised polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, and an inner layer of weldable polyethylene (PE). While this multilayer structure offers excellent protection against oxidisation and moisture, it is impossible to separate and recycle the individual materials.
Number 4 department store bag, designed by Baluba, manufactured by Progress Packaging. Screen printed Tyvek outer and metallised polyvinyl chloride (PVC) lining. Image courtesy of Progress Packaging.
Miss K table lamp, by Philippe Starck for Flos, 2003, featuring an injection moulded transparent polycarbonate (PC) diffuser, metallised with aluminium to create a reflective finish that is thin enough to become see-through when backlit
Stella McCartney metallised laminate packaging utilising a 3-ply Tipa compostable plastic film. Tipa packaging films are based on a mix of bio-based and petroleum based compostable plastic. The quantity of bio-based ingredients ranges from 20-80% depending on the requirements of the application. This product may be composted in industrial facilities. Image Tipa.
Stella McCartney zipper pouch packaging utilising Tipa compostable plastic. Tipa packaging films are based on a mix of bio-based and petroleum based compostable plastic. The quantity of bio-based ingredients ranges from 20-80% depending on the requirements of the application. This product may be composted in industrial facilities. Image Tipa.
Entr’acte screen printed CD packaging made with vacuum sealed aluminised plastic film. The outer layer is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, and the inner layer is polyethylene (PE), to allow for heat sealing. The thin layer of aluminium is sandwiched between.
Metallised paper, such as used for wrapping chocolate, is produced with a thin layer of aluminium on the surface of lightweight paper. The aluminium provides functional barrier properties, as well as a bright metallic backdrop for printing. The aluminium layer is so thin that it is considered recyclable along with regular paper.
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