Recyclable Milk Powder Packaging with Ultra High Barrier Properties
Challenge: The dairy industry long relied on multi-material packaging with aluminum foil for milk powder products. While effective in preserving quality, these packages were difficult to recycle due to their complex structure. As environmental concerns grew, dairy companies faced pressure to find sustainable alternatives that wouldn’t compromise product protection. The challenge was to develop recyclable packaging that maintained high barrier properties and compatibility with existing machinery, all while meeting increasing sustainability demands and regulations.
Solution: Taghleef Industries (Ti), a global leader in packaging innovation, recognized the need for a more eco-friendly alternative. Through their reDESIGN™ service, Ti’s research and development team set out to create a recyclable packaging solution for milk powder that would maintain product integrity while reducing environmental impact.
Approach: Ti’s experts focused on developing a solution that would:
- Eliminate the need for aluminum foil
- Maintain excellent barrier properties to protect the milk powder
- Ensure compatibility with existing packaging machinery
- Meet recyclability standards
The team leveraged Ti’s extensive experience in film technology to create a novel, mono-material structure that could be easily recycled while providing the necessary protection for milk powder.
| Traditional Structure | Ti’s Proposal |
| PET/ Alu/ PE | TNS 20 µm / EXTENDO® XZMX 18 µm / CPP |
Results: Taghleef Industries successfully developed a groundbreaking recyclable packaging solution for milk powder with the following key features:
- Ultra-high barrier properties: The new packaging material offers exceptional protection against moisture, oxygen, and light, ensuring the milk powder’s quality and shelf life.
- Excellent machinability: The solution is compatible with existing packaging equipment, allowing for seamless integration into current production lines without significant modifications.
- Full recyclability: Unlike traditional multi-material structures, Ti’s new packaging can be easily recycled, contributing to a circular economy and reducing waste.
- Maintained product integrity: The innovative solution provides the same level of protection as traditional packaging, ensuring that milk powder reaches consumers in optimal condition.
Impact: By replacing traditional multi-material structures with this recyclable alternative, Taghleef Industries has:
- Reduced the environmental footprint of milk powder packaging
- Helped dairy companies meet their sustainability targets
- Improved the recyclability of milk powder packaging without compromising product quality
- Demonstrated the potential for innovation in sustainable packaging across the food industry
Conclusion: Taghleef Industries’ reDESIGN™ service has successfully addressed a significant challenge in the dairy industry by creating a recyclable packaging solution for milk powder. This case study exemplifies Ti’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly packaging solutions for various applications.
Ready to make a positive impact on your packaging? Contact Taghleef Industries today to explore how our innovative solutions can benefit your business.
