Recyclable post-consumer recycled (PCR) CPE film

Grounded's 100% recycled chlorinated LDPE film is made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. The carbon footprint is approximately half that of conventional plastic made from virgin fossil fuels. CPE is a specific form of LDPE that undergoes a chlorination process to enhance its UV and weather resistance. This process leaves the film with a premium frosted appearance, making it perfect for consumer facing goods.

Finishes

Uncoated

Options

Opaque

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Sustainability

Carbon reduction

Fossil fuel reduction

Recycled plastic

Certifications

SEDEX

The Good

LDPE is a highly recyclable material and has wide application across numerous packaging formats and industries
Recycled LDPE is relatively abundant and affordable, and as such it makes for an easy alternative for businesses looking to move away from virgin plastic
It has a considerably lower carbon footprint compared to virgin LDPE
Transitioning to recycled materials has a positive effect across the wider recycling economy as it creates demand for recycled content where historically there has been none
The recycling industry is a critical part of any functioning circular economy and by increasing demand for recycled materials to aids in the development of critical recycling systems and infrastructure
Due to its inert nature, if LDPE ends up in landfills it gradually reforms into biogenic carbon over time instead of generating greenhouse gas emissions

The Bad

Grounded’s recycled LDPE is not yet certified for food contact but can be used for packaging fertilisers and other agricultural products
Soft plastic recycling is challenging. This material either needs to go into a dedicated polyethylene stream or a drop-off soft plastics collection stream, which are limited although growing rapidly
Raw material quality is variable and dependent on contaminants in the recycled content. This can result in a ‘grainy' texture which has the potential to affect print quality and can sometimes create a speckled finish
It is not biodegradable or compostable, and if it ends up in the environment or landfill it is likely to be there for many years before turning into biogenic carbon

Raw materials

Recycled LDPE

Recycled Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE) is a common ingredient in sustainable packaging, obtained by collecting and processing post-consumer LDPE items like plastic bags and packaging materials. These are cleaned, shredded, and transformed into pellets for the production of new packaging materials.

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