Henkel reports that the solvent-free adhesives and coatings of the RE range are suitable for recycling and bonding of recycled plastic films.
With its new RE range that is “designed for recycling,” Henkel reports that it is introducing adhesives and coatings that both improve the recyclability of flexible packaging and make it possible to use recycled content in new packaging. Together with its partners ExxonMobil, Borealis, and Saperatec, Henkel presented its new solutions for packaging applications at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Multi-layer packaging is designed to meet high standards for product shelf life and protection of the products’ quality. Finding a way to recycle these packaging materials is crucial to preserving valuable resources. At the same time, this is currently one of the main challenges for existing recycling processes. Due to the use of different materials with dedicated functionalities, today’s flexible packaging is in many cases complex.