Retail Partner’s String bag is the more sustainable alternative to the drawstring bag.
Retail Partner Elevates the Drawstring Bag with Sustainable Innovation
Retail Partner, a leader in flexible packaging solutions, has advanced the classic drawstring bag for hygiene and cosmetic products to new heights. The enhanced String Bag incorporates 80% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, making it a more sustainable alternative to traditional drawstring bags. This innovative single-material solution, where both the bag and the drawstring are crafted from easily printable polyethylene, ensures full recyclability and the effective use of recycled materials.
True Mono-Material Solution for Hygiene and Cosmetic Products
Achieving closed product loops is a key principle of the circular economy in packaging. To accomplish this, packaging must be both recyclable and composed of recycled materials. Retail Partner’s new String Bags fulfill these requirements: they are constructed from 80% mechanically recycled post-consumer recyclate (PCR) and are fully recyclable as both the bag and drawstring are made of polyethylene (PE). The traditional viscose drawstring is replaced by a plastic strap, maintaining its functionality while ensuring that the mono-material design eliminates the need for component separation during recycling. Thus, the String Bags are entirely recyclable and effectively close the loop with their 80% PCR content.
Retail Partner’s innovative packaging is available as prefabricated bags with pre-punched holes for simplified order picking. They are designed with material efficiency in mind, featuring film thicknesses as low as 32 µm, making them among the thinnest in their segment. Additionally, the production of the drawstring is optimized for resource conservation by utilizing edge trimmings from the bag manufacturing process. The String Bags can be printed in up to 10 colors, with both the bag and drawstring offering opportunities for print communication. Available in individual matte or glossy finishes, they provide an attractive visual presentation at the point of sale. The use of recycled materials and the recyclability of the String Bags are compelling advantages for eco-conscious consumers.
Highest Standards of Quality and Safety
In its pursuit of enhanced sustainability and resource conservation, the packaging industry is seeking innovative solutions to increase the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. Retail Partner has successfully achieved this with the introduction of the String Bag in the drawstring bag segment. Utilizing PCR materials presents several challenges, including the need for high-quality PCR material. Retail Partner addresses this through the expertise of its in-house PS Polymer Sourcing, which enables precise identification of suitable materials.
Additionally, meeting stringent quality and consumer protection standards is essential. “Our extensive experience in producing String Bags, combined with our sustainability expertise and understanding of the hygiene industry’s requirements, ensures that we uphold the highest product safety standards. Through regular quality controls and independent laboratory tests, Retail Partner guarantees the safety and reliability of our new generation of bags, which feature 80% PCR content,” said a spokesperson from Retail Partner.