Circular Added Value: Koehler Paper Showcases Circularity Practices for Packaging Paper at Fachpack 2024
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- Recyclability a priority when developing flexible “NexFlex®” packaging paper
- High-quality“greenium” recycling paper made from 100% secondary fiber material
- Every recycling loop generates added value and conserves resources
Koehler Paper, part of the Koehler Group, will be shining a spotlight on the circular economy at this year’s Fachpack trade fair in Nuremberg on September 24–26, 2024. Using its “NexFlex®” flexible packaging paper and “greenium” recycling paper as examples, the company will be demonstrating how it is already applying circular economy principles for the paper packaging sector at stand 310 in Hall 3A. In doing so, Koehler Paper is making a vital contribution to conserving resources.
Recyclable Flexible Packaging Paper Used As High-Quality Recycling Paper for Luxury Packaging
One priority when developing “NexFlex®” flexible packaging paper is to make sure that it is recyclable and offers outstanding product protection. The paper can then be recycled as part of a standard paper recycling process or reused. This is also certified by the Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS, Paper Technology Foundation) and environmental service provider Interzero. “With our flexible packaging paper for food and non-food applications, we offer future-proof products that are made from renewable raw materials and are well suited for recycling after use,” explains Christoph Wachter, Director of Flexible Packaging Paper at Koehler Paper. According to the 2024 performance report from industry association Die Papierindustrie e. V., 81.5% of paper packaging in circulation in Europe is ultimately recycled.
At Koehler Paper’s Greiz mill, waste paper is processed into high-quality secondary fiber material, which is then used to produce recycled paper. “Paper is the best example of successful circular value creation, as waste paper is continually turned into new paper,” says Udo Hollbach, Managing Director of the Koehler Paper Greiz mill, explaining the advantages of the material. “Thanks to the circular economy principles that we practice within our company, we are able to save valuable resources and produce high-quality packaging materials. We can also test the recyclability of our NexFlex® paper at a technical level.” Koehler Paper’s “greenium” recycling paper is made from 100% secondary fiber material and bears the “Blue Angel” ecolabel.
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Alexander M. Stöckle Corporate Director Marketing & Communications Press Spokesperson
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