Sustainability

Sustainable Flexible Packaging

Elite Flexibles is committed to practical sustainability. We help brands move toward recyclable and reusable flexible packaging by combining technical expertise, compliant material options, and dependable production quality.

Unser Ansatz

Wir konzentrieren uns auf Lösungen, die in realen Lieferketten funktionieren. Unsere recycelbaren Verpackungsoptionen sind auf Mono-PE- und Mono-PP-Strukturen ausgelegt, die sich mit lokalen Sammel- und Recyclingwegen abstimmen können, wo diese verfügbar sind.

Our team follows current guidance from major packaging initiatives and standards bodies, helping customers make informed material decisions with clear trade-offs between performance, cost, and sustainability goals.

Where possible, we support transitions that reduce complexity and improve recyclability without compromising key packaging functions such as barrier protection, machinability, and shelf presentation.

Why brands choose flexible packaging

Lower resource use

Flexible formats can reduce material consumption and transport load compared with rigid alternatives.

Performance without compromise

Modern structures deliver durability, print quality, and product protection across food and non-food applications.

Cost-aware sustainability

Efficient material use and optimized logistics can support both environmental and commercial targets.

Strong shelf presence

Flexible packs provide a large printable area and high visual impact to support brand visibility.

Material and format options

We offer recyclable and sustainability-led options across common flexible packaging formats and structures, including solutions with post-consumer recycled content where feasible.

Material selection is guided by product requirements, filling process, required barriers, and destination market expectations.

Typical options:

  • Mono PE recyclable structures
  • Mono PP recyclable structures
  • PCR-content PE and PP options
  • Compostable-ready routes for selected applications
  • Rollstock and preformed pouch formats

Standards and compliance references

Our sustainability work is informed by widely recognized frameworks and testing standards used across the packaging industry.

Common references:

  • OPRL guidance
  • CEFLEX design recommendations
  • ASTM D6400
  • EN 13432
  • ISCC+ chain support
  • FSC and PEFC (where applicable)

Exact compliance pathways depend on the final material combination, market, and end-of-life infrastructure.

Consumer and market reality

Nachhaltigkeitsergebnisse sind am stärksten, wenn Verpackungsdesign und Verbraucherverhalten zusammenwirken. Klare Entsorgungshinweise und realistische Aussagen sind wesentlich, um Verwirrung am Regal und bei der Entsorgung zu vermeiden.

We support brands with practical messaging and pack-level decisions that are easier for end users to understand and act on.

Unser Ziel ist es, jedem Kunden zu helfen, Verpackungsportfolios aufzubauen, die heute kommerziell stark und im Laufe der Zeit nachhaltiger sind.

Plan your sustainable packaging next step

Speak with our team about recyclable structures, PCR content, and suitable material routes for your product.