SIG recognized by APR for meeting highest plastics recyclability criteria

SWITZERLAND – SIG has been formally recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting the highest criteria for recyclability under the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability.

This recognition applies to the SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box package featuring SIG Terra FlexTap, our industry-leading beverage tap for bag-in-box packaging – marking a milestone as the first wine packaging solution from SIG to achieve APR Design® Recognition.  

Teresa Bernal-Lara, Ph.D., Global Head of Film Development, Bag-in-Box and Spouted Pouch at SIG, said: “Wine brings unique packaging challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing oxygen barrier, ease of dispensing, and robustness throughout conversion, filling, and distribution with recyclability. With SIG Terra RecShield BD, we’ve developed a recycle-ready laminate that performs under the rigorous demands of wine distribution and preservation.

“Through market-leading packaging engineering, we’ve enabled this complex bag-in-box, comprised of SIG Terra RecShield BD Laminate and SIG Terra FlexTap, to be reprocessed into new materials – demonstrating that even highly functional barrier packaging can be circular by design.”

This latest innovation joins SIG’s growing portfolio of APR Design recognized, recycle-ready solutions, including: SIG Terra RecShield PE-42B for water (2021) and SIG Terra RecShield D for post-mix syrup (2024).

With the wine bag-in-box solution now recognized, SIG continues to lead in designing for recyclability across major product categories.

The newly recognized packaging consists of a thoughtfully engineered structure that was validated through the APR’s Critical Guidance Protocol (FPE-CG-01 Path 1A), the most stringent pathway for establishing recyclability in North America.

Jami Leveen, Head of Sustainability at SIG North America, stated, “Reaching this milestone shows we can prioritize sustainability and circularity while also providing excellent product protection, quality, and reliability. This peace of mind helps customers fulfill their corporate responsibility goals while also providing the best possible consumer experience.”  

 This recognition is the third in SIG’s Terra portfolio to receive APR Design for Recyclability Recognition, each tailored to a different application, each pushing the boundaries of sustainable packaging design.

Together, they showcase SIG’s ongoing mission to simplify structures, minimize waste, and support decarbonization across the global food and beverage supply chain. 

 By meeting the highest recyclability standards while maintaining product protection and dispensing functionality, SIG’s bag-in-box wine solution helps brands deliver on both performance and sustainability – continuing SIG’s journey to package for better. 

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