Plastics modifiers for packaging

Synthomer polymer additives enable mono-material design and manufacturing with higher levels of recycled polyolefins, which will help film/sheet producers and converters in flexible and rigid packaging to actively contribute to easier processability on top of more sustainable and circular solutions in the packaging value chain, supporting their customers to innovate and reach targets like:

• Better processability and lower temperatures
• Full recyclability
• Reduction of virgin plastic usage
• Longer shelf-life
• Lower CO2 footprint

Synthomer takes a systematic approach to analyse key mega trends that shape the world. By understanding the challenges faced by consumers, the company collaborates with brands and retailers to develop solutions that support increasing levels of sustainability.

Synthomer support brands and retailers by enabling:

• Down-gauging of plastic content and keep required properties (barrier, top load, etc.)
• More recycled content in packaging
• Improve existing processes and help the value chain to emit less CO₂
• Get all that, in addition to food contact clearance and increased shelf-life

By offering solutions for higher yield in mechanical recycling by improving Melt Flow Index (MFI) and decreasing the need of special sorting, Synthomer helps reduce material usage and increase availability of recycled feedstock. But what it means for the value chain?

For the Waste Collector: More material availability for a bigger variety of consumer items

For the Recycler: Consistency on viscosity of materials received improving productivity

For the Brand Owners: Replacement of PET and PS by more versatile materials

For Consumers: More items made of recycled material supporting sustainability requirements