Advanced Packaging: The Perfect Balance Between Recyclability and Functionality

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Full presentation from MeetingPack 2026 — Valencia, Spain

Meetingpack_2026_ APACan advanced packaging containing polyamide be both high-performing and recyclable? The answer is yes — and the evidence is in.

At MeetingPack 2026, the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) presented the latest science-based findings on the role of polyamide in flexible packaging. From industrial food packaging trials to large-scale recycling projects, this presentation brings together the data that is reshaping the conversation around advanced packaging.

What You’ll Find Inside

📊 Industrial-scale food packaging study A comparative assessment of PE/PA vs PE/EVOH barrier films, conducted with AINIA and Platos Tradicionales on over 1,500 real packs — showing up to 6× fewer failures during processing and significant savings in plastic, food waste, and costs.

♻️ The most ambitious recycling project of advanced packaging to date Results from 3 recycling sites, 5 film structures, and over 9,000 kg of film recycled and re-extruded into commercial-grade applications — confirming that PE/PA films can be recycled at scale using standard processing parameters.

✅ D4R guidelines & independent certifications An overview of how polyamide is now recognized in CEFLEX and CEN EN 18120 Design for Recycling guidelines, alongside dozens of certifications from Cyclos-HTP, RecyClass, and APR.

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Films containing polyamide are the perfect balance between recyclability and functionality. What if your polyamide-containing materials are already recyclable, and you simply don’t know it yet?

It’s time to investigate.


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