KM Packaging sustainable lidding film range

Global flexible packaging supplier KM Packaging is launching a range of sustainable lidding film solutions for the Australian market.

The range is designed to help users meet their commitments to the National Packaging Targets, the implementation of which is being led by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO).

The products fall within four sections, spanning KM’s existing comprehensive K-Peel, K-Seal, K-Foil and K-Reseal lidding ranges, and include:

REDcycle — Cold peelable combinations of PE and PPs, which are sealable to PET, PP and pulp/fibre trays. They are PREP tool approved for return-to-store recycling.

PCR — Cold peel and weld mono PET films containing a minimum of 30% post-consumer recyclate, suitable for sealing to PET, PP and smoothwall aluminium trays.

Compostable — Peel and weld seal to PET and pulp/fibre trays. Certified home compostable to Australian AS-5810 standards.

Tethered — PET lidding film solutions suitable for tethering to rPET and aPET trays for kerbside recycling.

All of the structures — which are suitable for the fresh produce, protein and ready meal sectors — can be used in top-seal lidding applications to form pre-made pouches and for flow wrap through FFS machines. The films can also be printed or perforated, depending on the need.

The launch is being led by John Shipley, KM’s Business Unit Director for Australia and Europe, who is introducing the new range to the market in person through to 19 November.

As well as being a REDcycle partner, KM Packaging is a member of APCO, which is committed to achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets that include 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging.

The range of sustainable lidding film solutions is also being made available in other regions, including Europe where CEFLEX have primarily focused and encouraged the use of PE- and PP-based solutions in achieving circularity for flexibles.