Solving recycling challenges with sustainable polymers

Solving recycling challenges with sustainable polymers [Angela Ivanova, CEO & Co-Founder, explains how her firm LAM’ON solves recycling challenges. A shift to sustainable polymers will reduce the environmental footprint of non-degradable packaging materials; we discover. Laminated flexible plastic packages play a vital role in protecting the quality and shelf-life of our favourite products. However, these widely used laminated paper containers, which consist of paper/cardboard, plastic, and metals like aluminium, pose significant recycling challenges. The pulp and paper sector stands as a significant pillar of the global economy. It also presents intricate waste management issues. The application of plastics as a barrier lining in paper-based packaging containers increases the overall recycling costs. The industry generates substantial volumes of diverse waste streams, presenting a distinct disposal challenge.