Major mass retailers are becoming more environmentally responsible by introducing packaging guidelines that encourage and reward sustainable and/or environmentally friendly packaging practices. In response,many national brand companies are re-thinking how they can support a higher level of sustainability and better align their products with the retailer’s earth-friendly guidelines. To address this emerging need, Eagle Flexible Packaging has developed an exclusive earth-friendly program, NVIRO™, that offers brand packaging buyers responsible choices.

With each packaging application there are performance requirements that dictate the suitable materials. Eagle consults with customers to help determine the optimum Environmentally Friendly Package that suits the need.

The first step toward Environmentally Friendly Packaging is to print with low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) water-based ink and adhesive systems. Water-based inks are far lower in VOCs than solvent-based inks which make them safer for operations and better for the environment.

Subsequent steps combine low VOC ink and adhesives with environmentally friendly materials ranging from biodegradable and compostable films to films or substrates made from sustainable or renewable resources.

Eagle’s NVIRO™ program can start your product on the road toward Environmentally Friendly Packaging. Call Eagle Flexible Packaging today for more information.