Sustainable Packaging

When packaging is required to preserve quality and prevent food waste, it must be as material efficient as possible. Modified atmosphere packaging plays a critical role in reducing food waste across the fresh produce industry. With global food waste currently exceeding 30% and accounting for approximately 8% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, the importance of effective packaging solutions cannot be overstated. StePacPPC’s films, typically 17-35 microns thick, are considerably thinner than most alternatives, and our patented Xflow™ system reduces plastic use by up to 40% compared to conventional manual packing. All of StePacPPC’s advanced packaging solutions are designed to extend freshness and shelf life, directly mitigating food waste and ensuring that more produce reaches consumers rather than landfills — while simultaneously minimizing plastic consumption.

We use packaging only when it delivers a positive climate impact. Our packaging solutions combine modified atmosphere, modified humidity, and advanced condensation control to extend shelf life and reduce waste in the fresh produce supply chain while saving more carbon emissions than they generate. Our innovative, sustainable packaging enables critical shifts from air to sea freight, and eliminates the use of ice, dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions across global supply chains. In research conducted together with the Wageningen Food & Biobased Research Facility in the Netherlands , we demonstrated substantial reduction in CO2 emissions across multiple supply chains associated with the use of our packaging.

Our approach to sustainable packaging is grounded in supporting a circular economy through mechanical and chemical recycling. Our Circular™ product line includes fully recyclable films, packaging with chemically recycled content, and compostable options — all printable and available in multiple formats to fit your needs. We offer a wide range of mono-material packaging based on PE, BOPP, and PET. These mono-material films are recycle-ready and can be processed in established mechanical recycling streams for the respective material.