Case studies and innovations

Ideas are the lifeblood of a circular economy

Sustainable packaging comes with some of its own challenges as we work to reduce, reuse, and recycle. But obstacles inspire creativity. Below are some examples of what innovation can make possible.

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FORUM REZYKLAT Global Recycling Day 2023

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Yeo Valley Organic removes single-use lids

Yeo Valley Organic uses Greiner Packaging’s perfectly recyclable K3^® cardboard-plastic cups, and removes single-use lids to save 145 tonnes of plastic a year.

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Traditionally into the future: Chocolate-coated marshmallows in r-PET packaging

‘Schwedenbomben’ packaging is made of 100% recycled PET plastic (r-PET)

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K3^®: New tear-tab solution conquers the market

Separating cardboard from plastic becomes even easier and more intuitive with the new, innovative tear-tab solution.

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Innovative product design for oriental delicacies

Neni relies on recyclable packaging made from r-PET.

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Greiner Packaging extends cooperation with Plastic Bank

331.5 tons of plastic waste collected already

Let’s work together to develop sustainable packaging.

Stefan Ebli

Head of Design ＆ Prototyping Services

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Stefan Ebli

Head of Design ＆ Prototyping Services

Innovation drives inspiration

Sustainability is at the heart of our innovation projects. As we develop new product ideas, we keep the three Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle – in mind from the outset. In this way, we can offer our customers sustainable product concepts that ensure cost-effectiveness and eye-catching appeal.
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Cup-to-cup loop

Partnering with other companies, Greiner Packaging has established the first closed loop for school milk cups made of r-PET. The project shows on a small scale how a circular economy could work in the future.

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K3® r100

Our latest innovative development almost sounds like magic. With K3^® r100, the cardboard wrap detaches from the plastic cup all by itself during the waste collection process, significantly increasing the recyclability of cardboard-plastic combinations.

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Home-compostable capsules

To improve the ecological footprint of capsule solutions, Greiner Packaging has developed home-compostable capsules that disintegrate and finally disappear on consumers’ compost heap.

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Webinar

How have packaging requirements changed in recent years? What might ideal solutions look like? Watch our free webinar today.

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White paper: Tough Choices

What is the perfect material from which to make sustainable packaging? This white paper highlights the impact that different packaging materials have on the climate.

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