Pregis Introduced Recyclable Barrier Sealant Film
The company launched a mono-material polyethylene film designed to improve packaging sustainability.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Pregis has introduced a new metallized polyethylene high-barrier sealant film that is prequalified for store drop-off recycling. The U-Series product allows manufacturers to replace complex mixed-material structures with a simplified mono-material option.
Why it matters
This development addresses growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions driven by state-level extended producer responsibility legislation that ties packaging fees to recyclability. By removing nylon, the film maintains barrier performance while meeting current circular economy standards.
The Pregis manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, achieved a 99 percent waste diversion rate from landfills during 2024 and 2025. This performance level serves as a benchmark for the company’s operations as it expands its sustainable product portfolio.
The players
Pregis
Pregis is a protective packaging manufacturer that holds ISCC PLUS certification across multiple facilities.
The details
The new U-Series sealant film is engineered as a mono-material structure, which simplifies the recycling process compared to traditional films requiring metallized oriented polypropylene or polyethylene terephthalate. The product is officially prequalified for store drop-off recycling through the How2Recycle program.
Timeline
The Anderson facility achieved 99 percent waste diversion throughout 2024 and 2025.
Pregis will showcase the new film at PACK EXPO International 2026 from October 18 to October 21.
Market Landscape
This product launch follows the implementation of state-level extended producer responsibility legislation, which shifts the financial burden of waste management to manufacturers. Pregis is positioning its portfolio to gain market share among clients seeking to avoid regulatory penalties through simplified, recyclable packaging.
Manufacturers and consumer brands can expect to use this film to simplify their packaging materials and potentially reduce compliance fees associated with state regulations. These changes support consumer goals of accessing products that are prequalified for store drop-off recycling programs.
The takeaway
Companies are increasingly transitioning to mono-material designs to navigate the shift toward circular economy mandates. Retailers and consumers benefit from these advancements as they facilitate easier disposal through existing store drop-off infrastructure.
What happens next
Pregis will exhibit the new U-Series sealant film at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, running from October 18 to October 21.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaging World.
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