Produce storage boxes from bioplastics or recycled materials

Producing boxes and cans from renewable raw materials and recyclate

For anyone who wants to keep food fresh, store it or take it with them on the go, storage containers made from bioplastic are the ideal solution. Plastic food storage containers and lunch boxes are particularly practical and, thanks to their low weight, are ideal companions when out and about. Combining food “to go” with a balanced, healthy diet is becoming increasingly important for consumers. Reusable instead of disposable is the guiding principle. Versatile lunch boxes and food storage containers keep food fresh for longer and, thanks to clever systems, even allow different foods to be carried separately. Whether at daycare, school or the office, colorful plastic containers have proven themselves for years. After all, there is a reason why dedicated parties are even held for the famous plastic containers.

Fresh longer, for less waste

Storage containers are primarily designed for space-saving storage and easy stocking of food. These practical helpers are indispensable in any kitchen. Opened food packaging often does not provide sufficient protection against germs and moisture, making mold and loss of aroma inevitable. Storage containers provide comprehensive protection and keep both dry and cooked foods fresh for longer. Above all, this helps reduce the amount of food that has to be wasted and thrown away.

Are you still packed tight?

With all containers, a good fit between the container and lid is particularly important so that everything remains sealed. The tightness of the lid is also crucial for hygiene. This is a particular challenge, especially for containers that are intended to be cleaned in the dishwasher. The high temperatures during washing and drying can cause plastic parts to warp and no longer seal properly. With the right container, however, consumers do not have to and should not have to compromise on easy handling and hygienic cleaning.

Manufacturing containers from bioplastic: safe protection for food

Less waste and wastage, more conscious consumption and a more sustainable lifestyle. These issues concern not only consumers, but also companies. Food storage containers, storage containers, sandwich boxes and lunch boxes, as reusable products, have always met the fundamental principles of a circular product. Nevertheless, these clever everyday helpers are mostly made from petroleum-based plastics. Our solution?

We offer you innovative alternatives that allow you to manufacture storage containers and boxes from bioplastic or recyclate. Our innovative bioplastics made from renewable raw materials conserve fossil resources and can also be recycled in established material streams at the end of their life. A well-rounded concept.

Manufacturing containers from bioplastic: Terralene® for dishwasher-safe & recyclable containers

With our Terralene® grades, we offer you a bioplastic alternative for manufacturing storage containers, food storage containers and freezer containers. While the lid requires increased flexibility, the container should be as rigid and dimensionally stable as possible. Through appropriate modifications, we have optimized our Terralene® compounds for the manufacture of storage containers in terms of elasticity, demoldability and stress warpage.

Thanks to the good barrier properties of Terralene®, products that are sensitive to moisture and oxygen can also be packaged and kept in storage for longer. As one of the few bioplastics, Terralene® offers not only a high barrier but also outstanding chemical resistance. Therefore, in addition to food, cosmetics or cleaning agents can also be packaged and stored, with a shelf life equivalent to that of conventional PE packaging.

Neither the temperatures in the dishwasher nor the cleaning agents in dishwashing detergents or dishwasher tablets affect Terralene®. The parts retain their functionality and tightness and withstand the repeated stresses involved in opening and closing the containers. For the manufacture of lunch boxes with film hinges, we offer a specially developed material grade. Naturally, these Terralene® grades are food-safe and BPA-free.

Our granules can be processed on conventional injection molding machines and with existing PE or PP molds. After use, products made from Terralene® can be integrated into existing polyethylene recycling streams.

In addition to food storage and freezer containers, Terralene® is also highly suitable for other kitchen and household items such as bowls, drinking cups and cutlery.

Discover our biobased plastics such as Terralene® HD 4527 and Terralene® LD 2509 CL. Ideal for manufacturing containers for storing food, at home or on the go.

Manufacturing containers from recyclate

Terralene® rPP – an innovative compound made from post-consumer or post-industrial PP recyclate, enriched with a proportion of around 33% biobased bioplastic. This material combines the advantages of recycled plastic with those of biobased raw materials, providing a perfect solution for the production of containers and boxes that remain stable and functional at the same time. Thanks to its excellent mechanical properties, Terralene® rPP meets the same standards as virgin fossil-based PP in terms of strength and processing. It can be processed without difficulty on existing injection molding machines, which is crucial for the manufacture of containers and boxes.

Depending on the recyclate used, Terralene® rPP has a natural appearance, giving you the opportunity to adapt the visual appearance of your packaging.