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Recyclable - Compostable - CO₂ Neutral - Biodegradable
Moving forward towards a circular economy is the future. Customers are more than ever aware of what they purchase, legislation is continually updated and you, as a responsible organisation, want to be on the forefront of this evolution. True sustainability is more than a buzzword, it comes from innovative players who combine vision with action.
Packaging is one of the issues still subject to debate. As a passionate producer, you want the best solution to deliver your products in their top-quality. Yet, disposables have a difficult perception in a world that is more and more demanding when it comes to circularity. Luckily there is considerable innovation in the research for sustainable packaging, and you can bring this expertise into your process.
The challenge is: knowing which solutions are actually worth it. Which innovations in packaging are actually future-proofed and which are fancy but not so functional. We help you navigate the world of sustainable packaging. We support you in the development of the best solutions for your products. We guide you to transition your process and implement best-practices. We advise you on the latest innovations and legislation.
True sustainability comes from organisations who dare to take action and make this circular economy a reality. Welcome to Reco2Bio. We are your guide in this journey towards sustainable packaging.
Fruit labels: new legislation
One of the current challenges in bio-waste is the processing of fruit labels. These little (and bigger) labels often end up in the compost, together with the peels of the fruit, yet they are not compostable. In March 2024 the Government of Flanders (Belgium) has passed legislation (Vlarema9) banning fruit and vegetable labels unless the label is functional, has legally required information or is certified as (HOME)compostable. Also at the European level, the revised P&PWR requires now the same.
Since 2018 we and our partners have been working on industrially compostable fruit labels (EN13432) and we now have developed a HOME compostable version. Our fruit label is suitable for hand-labeling applications as well as high-speed, automated labeling, and allows thermo-printing. It is plastic-free, obtained independent certification for home composting standards and meets French home composting standard NF T 51-800.
We're looking forward to share this innovation with you! Contact us for information.
Lima: home compostable packaging
Lima is a Belgian-based company offering high-quality, nutritious, organic food for conscious consumers. With more than 65 years of experience, they pioneered a return to organic agriculture and even lay the foundations for the European legislation. Reco2Bio is proud to have partnered with them in the development of a new, home compostable packaging for dry goods.
Rombouts: bagasse coffee filters
Rombouts: bagasse coffee filters
With more than 125 years experience, Rombouts is a well-established coffee roaster with a worldwide consumer base. This family coffee business was the inventor of the original coffee filter: a revolutionary method for consumers to drink a perfectly measures cup of coffee at home. Yet, the original design was made of polypropylene. With the impact of plastic pollution in mind, Rombouts decided to innovate and shift to a home compostable alternative. Reco2Bio guided them in the design and transition to this new packaging solution.
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With our more than 35 years of packaging experience, among which 15 in sustainable packaging we are sure to be able to deliver you a recyclable, compostable, CO2-neutral and/or bio(based) alternative to conventional packaging.
- General Manager & Founding Director of Reco2Bio Comm.V..
- President of Belgian BioPackaging Association
- Member of the advisory Board of FOST+ (Belgian green dot / recycling fee association /efficient packaging /sustainable management)
- Member of BON-Europe (Bioplastics Organisation Network)
- Stakeholder at OVAM workinggroups
- Counselor sustainable packaging at the University of Ghent and Hasselt
Recyclable - Compostable - CO₂ Neutral - Biodegradable
Welcome to the world of circular packaging
Our mission is to build true innovation. No short-term solutions, but deep collaborations that have an actual, measurable environmental impact and aim for the long run. No greenwashing, but fair packaging based on internally recognized labels and certificates. Lets partner our professional expertise.