In 2020, The API Group, Accredo Packaging, and Fresh-Lock at Presto Products embarked on a journey to revolutionize food packaging.
The initial introduction of the Child-Guard® package highlighted the challenge of incorporating recycled content without compromising safety, given the stringent strength requirements necessary for child safety. This commitment to maintaining safety led to rigorous innovation and testing phases. By 2023, the partnership achieved a significant breakthrough, creating a flexible stand-up pouch with over 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and a zipper with over 25% PCR content. This marks a pioneering moment in the packaging industry, setting a new standard for sustainability without sacrificing safety.
The innovative pouch combines Fresh-Lock’s Child-Guard® slider technology with AccredoFlex’s recycled content films, achieving unprecedented recycled content levels in both the film and the closure. The Child-Guard® slider track ensures child safety while maintaining recyclability, advancing the use of recycled materials.
This collaboration exemplifies how dedication to safety and sustainability can drive significant advancements in packaging. The resulting pouch is a testament to the power of innovation, providing a high-performance, eco-friendly packaging solution that meets the highest safety standards. This pioneering effort underscores the commitment to progressing towards circular solutions in the packaging industry.