Available materials

Plantmade, Recyclable

Recyclable bio-based laminate

- Made from plants (up to 70%)
- Recyclable in #4 stream (LDPE)
- High barrier to oxygen and/or moisture

Recyclable mono-material laminate

- Recyclable in #4 stream (LDPE)
- High barrier to oxygen and moisture
- Excellent transparency
- Holds up to 10KG of product

Wastemade, Recyclable

Recyclable post-consumer recycled (PCR) laminate

- Made from recycled content (up to 85%)
- Recyclable in #4 stream (LDPE)
- Excellent transparency

Papermade, Recyclable

Paper recyclable laminate

- Kerbside recyclable
- Made from plants (up to 90%)
- High barrier to oxygen and moisture

Premade vs. Custom Pouches

Feature Premade Pouches Custom Pouches
Cost • More cost-effective for small quantities. • Higher initial investment.
• Lower unit cost at large quantities.
Material Options • Limited to stock materials and structures. • Wide range of materials.
• Includes high-barrier options for extended shelf life.
Customization • Limited to standard styles, sizes, and prints available in stock. • Fully customizable styles, sizes, structures, materials, coatings, shapes, and closures.
Minimum Order Quantity • Low MOQ.
• Suitable for trials or small runs.
• High MOQ.
• May be cost-prohibitive for small businesses.
Production Time • Faster to market, as pouches are pre-manufactured. • Longer lead time due to customization and production processes.
Sustainability • Fewer eco-friendly material options available. • Can be customized using sustainable, biodegradable, or recyclable materials.

Plastic Recycling Chart

Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code Resin Identification Code
Abbreviation PET or PETE HDPE PVC LDPE PP PS OTHER PLA
Polymer Name Polyethylene Terephthalate High-Density Polyethylene Polyvinyl Chloride Low-Density Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene All Other Plastics Polylactic Acid
Recyclable Commonly Recycled Commonly Recycled Somethims Recycled Somethims Recycled Occasionally Recycled Commonly Recycled (but diffcult to do) Difficult to Recycle Compostable
% Recycled Annually 36% 30~35% <1% 6% 3% 34% Low Low
Time to Decompose 5~10 years 100 years never 500~1000 years 20~30 years 50 years never 6 months
Toxicity Level High Low High Low Low High High -
Max Temperature 70°C (158°F) 120°C (248°F) 70°C (158°F) 80°C (176°F) 135°C (275°F) 90°C (194°F) 135°C (275°F) 150°C (302°F)
Brittleness Temperature -40°C (-40°F) -100°C (-148°F) -30°C (-22°F) -100°C (-148°F) 0°C (32°F) -20°C (-4°F) -135°C (-211°F) 60°C (140°F)