Borouge, Siegwerk, and TPN launch fully recyclable mono-material packaging solution

This packaging solution is the first co-development under the broader Siegwerk-Borouge partnership, with TPN handling production of the new de-inkable stand-up pouch with oxygen barrier. The pouch provides robust protection, superior functionality, and circularity through deinking technology that enables high-quality recycled polyethylene (PE) feedstock for next-cycle applications.

Anton Wolfsberger, Vice President, Circular Economy and Packaging, Global Marketing, Borouge, said: “This collaboration brings together material science, ink innovation, and manufacturing excellence to deliver a mono-material solution that is fully recyclable and de-inkable. It supports our customers in creating packaging that is not only high-performing but also designed for a circular economy.”

The new barrier stand-up pouch features a full PE triplex laminate structure, incorporating Borouge’s Borstar^® FB5600, a bimodal high-density PE produced using Borealis’ proprietary Borstar technology, and Anteo™ PE sealant film with low sealing initiation temperature for high packing speed. While mono-material, the pouch maintains high stiffness, mechanical strength, seal integrity, and printability, providing a drop-in replacement for traditional multi-material laminates without compromising performance.

Siegwerk’s oxygen barrier coating, CIRKIT OXYBAR BC1582, and its de-inking coating, CIRKIT CLEARPRIME, provide low oxygen transmission and enable efficient de-inking for recycling end-of-life printed materials.

Dr. Stephane Bertaux, Head of Brand Owner Collaboration and Sustainability for Southeast Asia at Siegwerk Thailand, commented: “This development is a great example of how collaboration between different areas of expertise and knowledge can achieve the production of high-performance mono-material packaging that is de-inkable and fully recyclable. This project demonstrates how cross-industry collaboration can produce scalable, sustainable packaging solutions.”

This mono-material solution meets the needs of converters, brand owners, and consumers seeking sustainable, high-performance packaging for oxygen-sensitive, dry products such as nuts and pet food.

Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/01102025/borouge-siegwerk-and-tpn-launch-fully-recyclable-mono-material-packaging-solution/