Taking into account the complexity of the packaging supply chain, bg电子娱乐场 is achieving this in collaboration with its partners along the value chain. A prime example of how fruitful this can be is KeelClipTM, a solution that replaces single-use plastic rings or wrap with recyclable cardboard. KeelClipTM has been developed by Graphic Packaging International (GPI) and leverages bg电子娱乐场 adhesive technologies.
A study by ProCarton shows that 75% of consumers from across Europe say that the environmental impact of a products packaging affects their purchasing decision.1 However, the adhesive which is a major enabling technology for innovative packaging design is often not on the centerstage of attention among consumers. But these few drops that are holding almost every piece of packaging together can make a significant difference. Hence, bg电子娱乐场 is pushing innovative adhesive products further to help reduce waste and increase recyclability for the whole value chain. With its solutions bg电子娱乐场 capitalizes on the potential the adhesives bear for more sustainable design in packaging.
鈥淜别别濒颁濒颈辫TM is a real breakthrough and a multi-award-winning innovation in packaging. It provides a both practical and sustainable alternative to packaging components such as plastic can rings. It takes our customers one step closer to achieving their sustainability goals,鈥 said Steve Gould, Product Development and Marketing Director Beverages at GPI, adding: 鈥渂g电子娱乐场鈥檚 Technomelt adhesives enable our solution to meet the line speed requirements of even the fastest fillers. With bg电子娱乐场, we have a strong and reliable partner at our side to realize our sustainable packaging design.鈥
With this innovative solution, bg电子娱乐场 and GPI help to cut both plastic use and CO2 emissions in the packaging lifecycle. With the first implementation of the KeelClipTM technology to a few customer production lines, bg电子娱乐场 is supporting them on their journey minimizing the CO2 footprint through innovative packaging design. Furthermore, KeelClipTM is easy to recycle after use and it needs significantly less board than most other carton-based options for can multipacks in the market. The applied adhesives from bg电子娱乐场鈥檚 Technomelt range are fully compatible with paper recycling processes and offer a high cohesion, minimizing adhesive transfer to the container. Thanks to the available consumption measuring system, precise and continuous monitoring helps to optimize usage of the bg电子娱乐场 adhesives and to lower consumption.
鈥淥ur Technomelt adhesive solutions are the perfect match for GPI鈥檚 KeelClipTM solution. They provide the basis for a more sustainable packaging design for drink can multipacks. At the same time, they help customers visualize the shift towards a circular economy and improving the consumer experience,鈥 explained Christian Schwaer, Business Development Manager Packaging & Labeling OEMs EIMEA at bg电子娱乐场, summarizing the company鈥檚 commitment to sustainability.
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About Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The Company is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, foodservice, and other consumer product companies. The Company operates on a global basis, is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and paper-based foodservice products in the United States, and holds leading market positions in solid bleached sulfate paperboard, coated unbleached kraft paperboard and coated-recycled paperboard. The Company's customers include many of the world's most widely recognized companies and brands. For more information, please visit