Sustainable Flexible Packaging

Reduction of Plastic Used

We are switching to film to reduce thickness and lower the amount of plastic used.

Tube-Pouch Features

These tube-shaped pouches use thin film for their bodies.

Because the body film is thinner than that of laminated tubes, the amount of plastic resin used is reduced by more than 30%.
Using GL BARRIER for the body film also gives these pouches outstanding barrier performance.

By switching from packages made of composite materials to monomaterial packages, we are striving to improve their recyclability.

Monomaterial Packaging with Superior Functionality Features

Our monomaterial packages offer outstanding barrier performance and can be made with all kinds of substrates.

【PET substrate】

By combining GL FILM and PET sealant, this packaging achieves both outstanding barrier performance and the low adsorption of PET materials.
This packaging can be used for confectionery as well as shampoos and other liquid applications.

【PP substrate】 GL-LP、GL-LP-G、GL-BP

GL-LP and GL-LP-G offer outstanding oxygen and moisture barrier performance even in highly humid environments and can therefore be used for dry goods.
GL-BP offers outstanding heat and water resistance, making it suitable for sterilization via boiling as well as hot filling.
GL-BP is suitable for half-dry confectionary as well as liquid applications and can be used for both pouches with spouts and laminated tubes.

【PE substrate】 GL-LE

GL-LE uses TOPPAN's advanced processing technologies to achieve barrier performance for a PE material, for which vapor-deposition is difficult.
GL-LE can be used for pet food, granola bars, and other dry goods.

Resources can be used effectively by taking advantage of recycled materials at the stage of raw material procurement.

Mechanically Recycled PET Features

TOPPAN offers environmentally friendly packages that use recycled PET plastic.

Because our packages use mechanically recycled PET plastic from PET bottles, they can also be used for foods.
Our film is made of 80% recycled PET plastic, and TOPPAN's original GL BARRIER film achieves both outstanding barrier performance and environmental friendliness.
Compared to general PET film, our film reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 24%.

We are reducing the amount of energy used to manufacture packages, thereby reducing CO₂ emissions.

Water-Based Flexo Printing Features

This printing method uses water-based ink and is therefore both safe and environmentally friendly.

Because water-based ink contains almost no organic solvents, it is suitable for products that demand high safety, including baby food, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
In addition to greatly reducing CO₂ emissions, the use of water-based ink also lowers VOC emissions.

Solvent-Free, High-Resistance Packaging Features

This packaging's lamination method uses no organic solvents and is therefore environmentally friendly.

Because the lamination method uses an adhesive that contains no organic solvents, high resistance can be achieved.
Compared to lamination methods that use adhesives containing organic solvents, our method reduces CO₂ emissions.

Reduce the use of plastic by switching packaging material from film to paper.

Paper Package Features

An environmentally friendly packaging in which uses paper instead of plastic.

Plastic usage can be reduced to ZERO, by only using paper and heat sealing varnish.
Or a “GL BARRIER” can be added to the inner layer of the package in order to contribute ultra high barrier properties.
“Japanese Paper Recycling Logo” can be applied to the package.