Sustainability doubles down: discover PouchLab and DosiLab
Sustainability has become a crucial objective for businesses across all industries, including the packaging sector. This is where Volpak really shines with two innovative testing labs, leading the way towards greener packing solutions. Our mission is straightforward: to empower our customers to venture into the realm of flexible, sustainable packaging designs.
Empowering consumers choices with sustainable packaging
Manufacturers of consumer goods are increasingly facing pressure to minimize their environmental impact. In this climate, Volpak emerges as a perfect partner: one of our main goals is to enhance our customers' knowledge and experience about eco-friendly packaging options.
Recent market research studies reveal that interest in renewable packaging is on the rise, driven by increased consumer awareness and tightening regulations. Euromonitor International's "Voice of the Consumer" sustainability survey sheds light on consumer attitudes on this. Indeed, it found that 64% of global respondents are concerned about climate change and are eager to contribute positively to the environment through their everyday choices. However, these consumers also believe that the responsibility shouldn't fall on their shoulders alone; they expect companies to play a significant role in facilitating more eco-friendly lifestyles by offering accessible and trustworthy renewable options.
An overall commitment to sustainable packaging is evident, with a notable 31% growth in products featuring green packing claims from 2021 to 2022, according to the Sustainability Products Claims Tracker. This marks the fastest growth among all tracked attributes.
Pioneering sustainable materials with PouchLab
At the heart of our innovation is the PouchLab, a project born to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging but also to encourage the industry at large to embrace greener practices. Our laboratory, in fact, not only facilitates the adoption of new sustainable materials but also helps implement them in production, ensuring a smooth transition to eco-friendly materials and a more responsible production approach. Pouch production generally uses far less plastic than its rigid counterparts. But with the PouchLab we go one step beyond limiting the use of raw materials: we promote the production of fully recyclable packaging, employing mono-materials , bio materials or paper. In our state-of-the-art laboratory, customers can test the performance of new packaging materials simulating a real production environment. This means assessing their reactions to various factors such as pressure or heat during the pulling, folding and sealing processes. We leverage our extensive technical expertise to help our customers accommodate these materials in production while maintaining top equipment performances: either supplying innovative pouching solutions or adjusting existing equipment. With Volpak’s technical support and specialized consultancy, manufacturers can accelerate their innovation journey, secure production efficiency and reduce costs all at the same time.
Introducing DosiLab for complete equipment validation
A new entry in our testing facilities is the DosiLab. Similar to the PouchLab, this laboratory simulates real production conditions, but with a focus on dosing systems. The filling of different products may in fact require radically different dosing technologies depending on the product state, whether solid, liquid or mixed. Moreover viscosity, foam production and temperature are additional actors to take into account for a perfect dosing.
With this new testing lab Volpak offers a full project validation package at your service, from materials to dosing. Enjoy the exclusive rent of testing equipment to use at your discretion, our experts’ support and full confidentiality in a dedicated area at Volpak’s premises.
Cementing sustainability in packaging: Volpak's strategic vision
Our strategic vision for sustainability is clear: we are committed to delivering packing solutions that are not only effective and efficient but also environmentally respectful. By focusing on innovation and social responsibility, we continue to affirm our leadership in fostering a greener future for the packaging industry.
Overall, our proactive approach to meeting the rising demand for eco-friendly packaging is making significant strides toward a circular and sustainable economy. Our dedication aims at setting a new benchmark for the industry, to meet and exceed consumer expectations and new environmental standards.
Partner with Volpak to bring your production ahead in the sustainability era!
SOURCES
Euromonitor 2024, Unwrapping Sustainable Packaging: Redesign for Circularity