♻️🌱 Plastics Processing and Recycling - Rolbatch Academy - Webinars & Online Trainings

PPWR is changing the rules for packaging, recycling and the use of recycled materials. But understanding the regulation is only the beginning. The real challenge is turning new requirements into practical action across the business. Rolbatch Academy develops specialist online courses for employees and corporate customers, combining PPWR with practical expertise in plastics processing, recycling and materials engineering. Each programme can be tailored to your organisation, products, procedures and materials, and can also be developed as a co-branded training programme for your customers.

What is the market for thermoformed film packaging?

The packaging industry is growing rapidly, and the demand for hygienic, aesthetic, and eco-friendly solutions is on the rise. Thermoformed packaging, made from polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS) films, is increasingly used in the food, electronics, and industrial sectors.

If you’re looking for a business idea, investing in the production of these films could be a great opportunity. The production process begins with a cast film extrusion line, which produces thick films ranging from 0.3 mm to 1 mm. These films are then processed on another machine called a thermoformer to create specific packaging products.

This article will show you how investing in a cast film extrusion line can be the first step toward entering this lucrative market.

In an era of growing environmental awareness and the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle, the topic of packaging recycling has become one of the central elements of the global debate on environmental protection. In response to these challenges, initiatives have emerged aimed at facilitating recycling processes and increasing the efficiency of secondary raw material usage. One of the most significant organizations in this field is RecyClass – an international platform that develops standards and tools to help assess packaging in terms of its recyclability.