Sustainable pouches
Protect your apparel with our eco-friendly poly bags and paper garment bags that combine protection with a commitment to the planet.
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Stand-Up Pouch
Perfect for products that need to stand out—literally. Our stand-up pouches offer durability, an airtight seal, and custom printing options, making them ideal for snacks, pet food, and dry goods. Available in eco-friendly materials like compostable or 100% recycled films.
Flat Sachet
Slim, compact, and versatile, flat sachets are a great option for single-use items like samples, powders, and single-serving treats. These pouches maximize space efficiency while offering sustainable packaging solutions that align with your brand's environmental goals.
Flat Bottom Pouch
Designed for stability and extra capacity, flat bottom pouches offer a premium look with the ability to stand up on shelves. These are perfect for bulkier products like coffee, grains, or snacks, with options for sustainable, recyclable materials.
Coffee Pouch
Engineered to keep coffee fresh, our coffee pouches come with high-barrier films and optional degassing valves. Available in sustainable materials, they are ideal for preserving the rich flavor and aroma of your coffee while showing your commitment to the environment.
Rollstock
Ideal for high-speed, automated pouch-filling machines, rollstock film provides an efficient packaging solution. Our rollstock comes in sustainable options, allowing brands to scale up production while maintaining eco-friendly packaging practices.
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Pouch Customization
- Size – Custom dimensions to fit your product perfectly.
- Print – Full-color custom printing with eco-friendly inks.
- Closure Types – Options include resealable zippers, tear notches, and heat-sealable tops.
- Material – Choose from compostable, recycled, or recyclable films.
- Pouch Bottom – Available styles include flat bottom, gusseted, and flat.
- Pouch Top Edge – Customize the top edge with a rounded or straight finish.
- Barrier – Customize barrier levels for protection against moisture, oxygen, and light.
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Additional Features
- Window – Clear or frosted windows to showcase the product inside.
- Degassing Valve – Ideal for coffee pouches to release gas without letting air in, preserving freshness.
- Childproof Seal – Adds an extra layer of safety for products that require secure packaging.
- Tin Tie – A resealable option commonly used for coffee bags, ensuring freshness after opening.
- Tear Notch – Makes opening the pouch easy for consumers without the need for scissors.
- Hang Hole – For products intended to be displayed hanging on retail hooks.
Recycled Pouches
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When to use recycled laminate
Recycled plastic laminate pouches are perfect for food products or items that require a long shelf life of over one year. These pouches provide excellent protection against moisture, oxygen, and light, making them ideal for snacks, dried goods, and other shelf-stable items. With the durability of traditional plastic but made from recycled content, these pouches offer an eco-friendly solution for brands focused on sustainability. If you need food-safe packaging that maintains product freshness and reduces environmental impact, ReLaminate pouches are the optimal choice.
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Common Questions and Concerns
Customers often ask if ReLaminate pouches are recyclable, especially when considering eco-friendly packaging solutions. A common concern is whether the recycled content affects the quality or durability of the pouch, particularly for long-term use and food safety. Another frequent question is whether these pouches can still offer the high-barrier protection needed for food and sensitive products while being environmentally friendly. Additionally, some wonder if there are any limitations on printing options with ReLaminate or if the use of recycled plastic compromises the shelf life or protective properties of the pouch.
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Our Savvy Solutions
ReLaminate pouches are recyclable, but only if they are made from monomaterial, meaning that no additional layers of different plastics are added. Sometimes, for printing purposes, a separate plastic layer may be introduced, which could make the pouch non-recyclable. As long as it remains a single material construction, ReLaminate pouches can be recycled. Despite being made from recycled content, these pouches still offer excellent durability and high-barrier protection, making them suitable for food products and long-term use without compromising quality.
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Certifications
Our recycled poly mailers are certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), ensuring that they meet stringent criteria for recycled content, environmental responsibility, and ethical manufacturing. The GRS certification verifies not only the recycled materials used but also that the supply chain follows strict guidelines for sustainability and social compliance. This means our mailers are made with verified recycled content while reducing the impact on both people and the planet. This certification helps businesses trust that their packaging is aligned with global sustainability standards.
Compostable Pouches
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When to use compostable laminate
Compostable laminate pouches are ideal for packaging single-use items like makeup sponges, small accessories, and other dry goods. These eco-friendly pouches are designed to break down in industrial composting facilities, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. However, compostable pouches are not as well-suited for food products or items with high moisture content, as they don’t offer the same long-term barrier protection as other materials. For brands looking to reduce waste and provide environmentally conscious packaging, compostable pouches are a great choice for short-term, single-use applications.
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Common Questions and Concerns
For compostable laminate pouches, customers frequently ask if it's possible to have a clear window. Many are also concerned about whether high-barrier compostable pouches, which offer enhanced protection, are still fully compostable. Another important question is how long it takes for compostable pouches to break down, especially in industrial composting settings. Customers often ask if compostable laminate can be used for food products and whether these pouches can effectively handle moisture or wet products without degrading too quickly.
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Our Savvy Solutions
Compostable laminate pouches cannot have a clear window because the materials used for compostable packaging cannot be made completely transparent. However, a frosted window can be added, allowing the product inside to be visible while maintaining the pouch's compostability. For those needing a clear window, ReLaminate may be a better option. Additionally, even high-barrier compostable pouches are still fully compostable, as they are designed to break down in industrial composting facilities while offering a degree of protection for the products they contain. However, they may not be the best choice for moist or wet products, as compostable materials are not as moisture-resistant as plastic alternatives.
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Certifications
These laminates are designed to meet composting standards for industrial composting environments and are certified under ASTM D6400 and EN13432. While they are safe for home composting, results may vary depending on the conditions of your compost system. Please compost responsibly where facilities are available.
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Global Partner for Local Manufacturing
Our USA manufacturing plant helps you reduce lead times and manufacture locally. We also have two global manufacturing sites in India and China to help with garment bag production, and other needs!
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Our sustainable pouches are versatile, customizable, and designed to meet the needs of a wide range of industries. From stand-up pouches to flat sachets, we offer a variety of styles that are perfect for food, coffee, cosmetics, and more. With options for compostable, recyclable, and recycled materials, our pouches not only protect your product but also align with your brand’s commitment to the environment. Customization options include size, print, closures, and barrier levels, allowing you to tailor each pouch to your product’s specific requirements. Add functional features like resealable zippers, degassing valves, windows, and childproof seals for added convenience and safety.
FAQ about our pouches
On compostable pouches with low barrier, we can add a window, but due to the nature of the material, it will have a frosted look and cannot be perfectly clear like reLaminate.
The valve is industrially compostable, while the tin tie is not.
get in touch
Looking to switch to sustainable packaging? Let us help! Call 619-494-0061 or email info@ecopackables.com
