Our Recycled and PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) Polythene Films combine performance and sustainability. Crafted from UK post-consumer waste and recycled materials, these films help you reduce your environmental impact—while still delivering strength, clarity, and versatility. Plus, they may help your business avoid the UK Plastic Packaging Tax.

Products & Specifications

• PCR Stretch & Shrink Films

  • Up to 50% recycled content, expertly formulated to retain excellent impact resistance, chemical stability, and load-holding capacity.

  • Ideal for food packaging (e.g., bread, bakery items), light- to heavy-duty bags, and textile packaging—offering clarity, flexibility, and strength.

• Recyclable LLDPE Stretch Banding Films

  • Lightweight, easily recyclable, and compatible with standard automated banding systems.

  • Supports closed-loop recycling strategies to minimize waste and maximize circularity.

Why Choose Our Recycled & PCR Films?

Environmental Compliance

Using films with recycled content may help reduce or avoid Plastic Packaging Tax liabilities.

Sustainability

Made from post-consumer recycled materials, our films help divert plastic waste from landfills and reduce dependence on virgin materials.

Performance

Maintains high strength, clarity, puncture resistance, and flexibility comparable to virgin-film alternatives.

Cost & Brand Benefits

Can bolster your sustainability credentials and appeal to eco-conscious consumers—while potentially saving on disposal and regulatory costs.

Eco-Smart Packaging Strategy

Adopt a holistic, green-centric approach with our Recyclable & PCR Films:

1. Film Choice – Use LLDPE or PCR films that are fully recyclable.

2. Supply Chain Education – Train team members and partners on how to dispose and recycle the films properly.

3. Infrastructure Setup – Install sorting stations or compactors to collect used films.

4. Recycling Partnerships – Connect with local recyclers able to process LLDPE into reusable polymer.

5. Circular Reuse – Reinforce the loop by reincorporating recycled material into your future packaging.

Applications

• Food & Bakery: Bakery goods, produce, and light-food packaging—clear, hygienic, and eco-conscious.

• Textiles: Bundling apparel like shirts and sweaters—strong and visually clean.

• Pallet & Logistics: Secure wrapping for shipping or storage, with strong load-holding capability. (Note: our PCR bands excel in stretch applications.)

• General Packaging: For retail, printing, or secure bundling—versatile films offer reliable protection.

Trusted Expertise

With over 30 years of experience as a leading UK extruder of shrink and stretch films, Stretchband Packaging delivers both product excellence and customer service you can rely on.

Get Started Today

Upgrade your packaging, cut down on waste, and step towards a circular economy. Contact us for tailored advice, free samples, or quotes.
Reach out via phone: 01462 815 333 or email: info@stretchbandpackaging.co.uk.