Four Pillars of Fastik Sustainability
Recyclable Mono Material Structures
Traditional flexible packaging often uses multi-layer laminates combining different polymer types (PET/PE, OPP/PE, Nylon/PE) — making mechanical recycling impossible as the layers cannot be separated. Fastik's mono material program engineers all-PE and all-PP structures that deliver equivalent performance.
These structures are designed to be recyclable through store drop-off programs (How2Recycle Store Drop-Off) and increasingly through curbside streams as infrastructure improves — positioning our brand customers ahead of evolving EPR legislation.
Structure Options:
- All-PE: MDOPE / LLDPE / LLDPE sealant
- All-PP: BOPP / CPP sealant
- High-barrier all-PE with EVOH or PVDC barrier layer
- PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content integration
Compostable & Compostable Packaging Line
Fastik's compostable line is our certified compostable and compostable packaging portfolio, developed through multi-year R&D programs in our Sustainable Packaging Lab. It delivers what brands need most: a compostable packaging option that doesn't require sacrificing print quality, food safety performance, or economics.
These structures are available in industrial compostable and home compostable certifications, enabling brands to make accurate end-of-life claims to consumers without greenwashing risk.
Certifications Available:
- Industrial compostable — OK Compost Industrial
- Home compostable — OK Compost Home
- BPI Certified Compostable (US market)
- Compostable film structures
Extrusion Coated Paper & Freezer Fiber Trays
Fiber-based packaging has surged as brands seek materials that resonate with consumer sustainability expectations. But paper without functional coatings cannot meet food packaging performance requirements. Fastik's extrusion coating capability bridges this gap.
Our extrusion coated paper structures deliver moisture resistance, grease resistance, and heat sealability in a paper substrate — enabling food brands to transition to fiber-based formats without compromising food protection.
Applications:
- Extrusion coated paper wraps and rollstock
- Freezer Fiber Trays for frozen food applications
- Lidding film over fiber tray systems
- Barrier paper for direct food contact
Process Sustainability
Sustainable packaging isn't only about the materials — it's also about how those materials are manufactured. Fastik's operational sustainability programs address energy, waste, emissions, and water throughout our manufacturing processes.
- Water-Based Inks — Eliminates solvent-based VOC emissions from our print operations
- Manufacturing Waste Reduction — Continuous improvement programs targeting press waste and trim reduction
- Recycled Substrate Programs — PCR content integration in flexible film structures
- Energy Efficiency — Facility efficiency investments across all three locations
- Supply Chain Transparency — Material traceability and supplier sustainability standards
