Carbon footprint reduced by up to 120 percent
A life cycle analysis initiated by Borealis at its Kallo site in Belgium, showed that using Bornewables substantially reduces a product’s carbon footprint by at least 2.7 kg CO2eq for every kilogram of polymer. This represents a saving of up to 120 percent in comparison to fossil-based PP from Borealis and roughly equates to charging 2,700 smartphones in a year*. Moreover, using these premium polyolefins designed for circularity reduces the depletion of fossil resources by around 69 percent. The entire Bornewables line of products has been certified as part of the ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) system. This chain of custody certification guarantees customers that the feedstock used in the material is certified as renewable and sustainably produced and can be traced to its point of origin. Certification is based on the mass balance approach, which means that a contribution to the use of chemically recycled or renewable materials is made in every material stream. A number of Greiner Packaging’s locations are also already ISCC PLUS certified.
A focus on design for recycling
The new prototype IML cups for dairy products are made of Bornewables monomaterial and were developed to be recycled as normal in conventional facilities – completely in line with the principle of design for recycling. The chemical structure of the PP material used in the cups is similar to that of standard plastic and can be recycled in the same loop as conventional polymers. This is a great example of how the packaging specialists at Greiner Packaging take into account sustainability from the very start.
Technology facts
BornewablesTM – premium polyolefins designed for circularity
On this same topic, the first virtual Greiner Packaging Innovation Days 2021 will include a live talk on 9 June with the subject “Climate change: Act now – with biocircular materials.” The presentation will be given by Stephan Laske, R&D Director at Greiner Packaging, and Trevor Davis, Head of Marketing for Consumer Products at Borealis. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the BornewablesTM and how the use of these premium circular polyolefins in Greiner Packaging’s solutions can support efforts to overcome the challenges posed by climate change. They will also have the chance to put their questions directly to both experts.
Trade show facts
Virtual trade show experience
June 9 and 10, 2021
Virtual Packworld, digital platform to be accessed by registered attendees
At packworld-gpi.com/registration
Free
Can be found on the registration website and trade show platform
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