Mono-material flexible packaging that genuinely recycles. OPRL-compliant pouches, films, and certified compostable options, engineered to meet real-world UK recycling streams without sacrificing shelf life or print quality.
~55%
CO₂ reduction achievable vs standard PET/PE laminate
100%
Recyclable in UK film collection streams
SUSTAINABLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Most flexible packaging ends up in landfill, not because of consumer behaviour, but because it’s built from incompatible materials that can’t be separated. Traditional pouches fuse PET, aluminium, adhesive, and PE into a multi-layer structure that no recycling facility can process.
Aropack’s recyclable packaging range replaces these mixed-material constructions with single-polymer structures. Our mono-PE and mono-PP films and pouches carry the OPRL “Recycle with Bags at Large Supermarkets” label because they are genuinely compatible with the UK’s plastic film collection infrastructure, not just marketed as recyclable.
check_circleMono-PE (LDPE 4) and mono-PP (PP 5) structures
check_circleOPRL-compliant labelling for UK collection streams
check_circleUp to 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content available
check_circleHigh barrier EVOH available in mono-material constructions
check_circleCertified compostable options (EN 13432 / TÜV Austria)
check_circlepEPR modulated fee optimisation, green-rated packaging
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Based on cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing 100-micron stand-up pouch structures. Data includes raw material extraction, processing, and UK transport.
PRODUCT RANGE
Every format in our recyclable range is designed to perform at the same level as conventional packaging
Our recyclable pouch range covers all major pre-made formats in mono-PE and mono-PP structures. Available with high-barrier EVOH for demanding applications and with all standard custom features: zippers, valves, windows, laser scoring.
Our recyclable laminate films supply roll stock for flow wrap, lidding, and tray-seal applications in mono-material structures compatible with UK film recycling schemes.
check_circleMono-material PE and PP roll stock for HFFS and tray-seal lines.
check_circleCustom slit widths, custom print, and barrier options including EVOH
check_circleOPRL compliant and compatible with major UK retailer specifications.
check_circleHigh barrier EVOH available in mono-material constructions
Where plastic-free is a genuine requirement, our compostable packaging is certified to EN 13432 and carries TÜV Austria certification for home and industrial compostability.
check_circlePaper-based and bio-polymer structures certified to European and international compostability standards.
check_circleHome compostable in approximately 26 weeks.
check_circleNot suitable for all applications.
MATERIAL SCIENCE
Traditional flexible packaging laminates multiple incompatible materials together. That’s why it can’t be recycled. Mono-material constructions solve this by using a single polymer family throughout the entire structure.
CONVENTIONAL MULTI-LAYER LAMINATE
AROPACK MONO-PE STRUCTURE
Our BOPE-based mono-PE technology uses biaxially oriented polyethylene to deliver the stiffness and heat resistance normally provided by PET, but without introducing an incompatible polymer. The entire structure remains within the PE/LDPE family, meaning it’s recyclable in the same stream as carrier bags and bread bags at UK supermarkets.
We can achieve high oxygen and moisture barrier in mono-material structures using thin barrier coatings that don’t compromise recyclability — so your product gets the shelf life it needs and your brand gets the sustainability claim it deserves.
STRUCTURE COMPARISON
Use this as a guide to understanding the key differences between our three recyclable packaging categories. Our team will help you select the right option for your product and application.
| Packaging Type | Material | UK Recyclable | Food Grade | High Barrier | Compostable | pEPR Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono-PE Pouches & Films | LDPE / BOPE / LLDPE | ✓ Supermarket drop-off | ✓ | ✓ (EVOH option) | — | Green |
| Mono-PP Pouches & Films | BOPP / CPP / PP | ✓ Supermarket drop-off | ✓ | ✓ (EVOH option) | — | Green |
| Compostable Packaging | Bio-polymer / Paper-based | Home / industrial compost | ✓ | Limited | ✓ EN 13432 | Green |
| Standard Multi-Layer | PET / Alu / PE | — Not recyclable | ✓ | ✓ | — | Red / Amber |
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
All recyclable structures are fully customisable. The values below represent the typical ranges available across our mono-material pouch and film range.
Materials
PCR Content
Barrier Options
Sizes
Compliance
Under the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme, packaging is now rated Red, Amber, or Green based on recyclability. Non-recyclable multi-material laminates face the highest modulated fees. Our mono-material recyclable structures qualify for the lowest-cost green rating, reducing your ongoing compliance costs alongside your carbon footprint.
