There are numerous positive outcomes for brands that choose to embrace flexible packaging, but let’s take a moment to focus on the ways in which pouches benefit consumers. We live in an age where people crave convenience, and a lightweight, reclosable stand up pouch with an easy-open tear notch is going to be much easier to open, close, and take on the go than a hefty box, jug, or jar.Pouches offer value to the end user because they keep food fresh and increase a product’s shelf life, and they reduce slack fill, a.k.a. difference between the actual capacity of a container and the volume of its product. People want to get the most “bang for their buck,” and trust is built when brands listen to consumer feedback and adjust their products and packaging accordingly.Another key reason companies and consumers both embrace flexible retail packaging is its positive environmental impact. Much less fuel is required to transport a truckload of flexible pouches than heavy glass jars, for example, which cuts down on carbon emissions. Contrary to popular belief, pouches can also be recycled with other R-7 coded plastics. Unfortunately, not every consumer recycles, and it’s up to brands to properly communicate the importance of taking care of the environment to their customers.

In a word...yes.  Stand up pouches, also known as stand up bags or stand bags, are in fact recyclable.  Stand up pouches, stock and plain or printed and custom are made from multiple layers of engineered barrier film.  This barrier film is laminated and joined together.  This barrier film serves several purposes.  One it creates the barrier properties to protect the contents from any type of negative element such as moisture, vapor, odor, puncture, even UV rays if necessary.  

A stand up pouch made from kraft material that is laminated to other layers of film IS recyclable and landfill friendly. To be clear, kraft — once it is laminated — is NOT biodegradable, but it is recyclable. There are many good reasons why these pouches are not biodegradable, and they have to do with how well the product inside is protected.

How Many Cheerios Are in a Box? Cheerios, the iconic cereal recognized by its disti

How Thick is Copy Paper?When it comes to selecting paper for printing, copying, or a

Understanding the Importance of Width, Length, and ThicknessWhen we talk about the

Understanding the Concept of Dimensions What is d?In the study of geometry and phys

Understanding the Importance of Length, Width, Height, and Depth in Design and Engineering

The Importance of Aspect Ratio Understanding Width and HeightIn the world of design

Understanding Box Dimensions A Comprehensive GuideWhen it comes to packaging, shipp

Understanding Linear Feet vs. Traditional Feet A Comprehensive GuideIn the world of

Common Box Sizes for Shipping A Comprehensive GuideIn the realm of shipping and log

Understanding Can mm A Deep Dive into Its Significance and ApplicationsIn the world

The Allure of Regular Size Cereal BoxesIn the world of breakfast foods, few items h

Understanding Box Measurements for ShippingWhen it comes to shipping goods, one of

Understanding the Difference Between Frustration-Free and Standard PackagingIn today

Understanding Tri-Wall Dimensions A Comprehensive GuideWhen it comes to packaging s

Understanding Dimensions A Guide to Reading MeasurementsIn our everyday lives, we c

Exploring the Concept of D in DimensionsIn mathematics and physics, dimensions play

The Influence of Family Size on Cereal Box DimensionsCereal has long been a staple