The transition from traditional POF to mono material PEF: a more environmentally friendly packaging option
In the past decade, POF (polyolefin shrink film) has quickly become the first choice of many companies due to its non-toxic and environmentally friendly, high shrinkage rate and good heat sealing performance. However, as environmental protection concepts such as energy conservation and emission reduction, ESG, etc. have become increasingly popular, and consumers' demand for sustainable products has continued to grow, mono material PEF Shrink Film has gradually begun to emerge.
ⅠMono material PEF Shrink Film
Mono material PEF Shrink Film is a film made of a mono type of PE material. Its application’ scope is wide, covering the outer packaging of various products such as daily necessities, food, electronic products, handicrafts. Its design concept directly addresses the pain points of recycling and greatly improves the environmental performance of packaging by simplifying the material composition. Compared with traditional polyolefin films that use multiple different materials or radiation cross-linking processes, mono material PEF has significant advantages in recycling and reuse.
ⅡTransition from traditional polyolefin to mono material PEF
In terms of material selection, mono material PEF abandons the complex material combinations of traditional shrink films and instead adopts a mono high-performance PE material. This transition not only simplifies the material structure but also significantly reduces energy consumption and waste emissions during production process. In terms of production process, PEF adopts innovative non-physical cross-linking and double bubble downward water-cooled blown technology, which not only ensures the recyclability of the film, but also greatly improves the performance of the product.
Ⅲ Advantages of mono material PEF
1.Environmental protection
Simplified recycling process: The mono material composition greatly simplifies the recycling process, improves recycling efficiency, and reduces the difficulty and cost of recycling. It not only effectively reduces plastic pollution, but also plays a key role in promoting the sustainable use of resources.
Improve recycling rate: Due to the simpler recycling process, mono material PEF is more prominent in recycling. Whether it is recycled by manufacturers for production or converted into valuable post-industrial recycled materials (PIR) or post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) by recyclers, it greatly improves the recycling level of resources.
2.Functional
Compared with traditional polyolefin shrink films, mono material PEF has achieved significant improvements in key performance indicators such as transparency and shrinkage rate, providing products with a clearer and more beautiful display effect, while improving the packaging texture and better protect the product. This advantage makes packaging products more attractive in market competition.
Ⅳ Market of mono material PEF
As global environmental awareness continues to rise, consumers' demand for environmentally friendly products is increasing. As a new environmentally friendly packaging solution, mono material PEF is welcoming unprecedented development opportunities. Many well-known brands such as Nestlé and Snickers have introduced mono material packaging in some of their product lines to highlight their environmental image and attract more consumers who focus on sustainable development.
Meanwhile, governments around the world are actively introducing relevant policies to encourage enterprises to adopt recyclable, biodegradable, or mono material packaging to promote the recycling of plastics and reduce environmental pollution.
The transition from traditional POF to mono material PEF is not only an innovation in packaging materials but also an important step towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future. If you are looking for eco-friendly and high-quality packaging solutions, please contact us. Mingca will wholeheartedly provide you with professional and high-quality services.