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.

Nuestro enfoque

Nos centramos en soluciones que funcionan en cadenas de suministro reales. Nuestras opciones de embalaje reciclable están diseñadas en torno a estructuras de PE mono y PP mono que pueden alinearse con las vías de recogida y reciclaje locales donde estén disponibles.

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

Los resultados en materia de sostenibilidad son más sólidos cuando el diseño del embalaje y el comportamiento del consumidor trabajan juntos. Las instrucciones de eliminación claras y las afirmaciones realistas son esenciales para evitar confusiones en el punto de venta y en la eliminación.

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

Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a cada cliente a construir carteras de embalaje que sean comercialmente sólidas hoy y más sostenibles con el tiempo.

Plan your sustainable packaging next step

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