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SEE unveils compostable meat packaging tray

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 2024-01-31, 08:12 a/m
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CHARLOTTE, NC - Packaging (NYSE:PKG) solutions leader SEE (NYSE:SEE) has introduced a biobased, industrial compostable tray for protein packaging, marking a significant step in sustainable packaging. The CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray, made from 54% renewable wood cellulose, is designed to replace traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS) trays used for fresh poultry and red meat.

The new tray debuted at the International Product & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta from January 30 to February 1, aligning with SEE's commitment to sustainability. The tray's material is USDA-certified as biobased and has been rigorously tested to ensure it withstands the demands of food processing equipment, extreme temperatures, and distribution challenges.

Certified by BPI as industrial compostable, the tray can break down in large-scale composting facilities. Additionally, the resin is TÜV Austria certified as soil and marine biodegradable, ensuring it decomposes naturally without leaving toxic residue.

Tobias Grasso, SEE's President of the Americas Region, stated that the CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray is a breakthrough innovation that supports the environmental and sustainability objectives of their customers. This tray is part of SEE's broader sustainability pledge, which includes making all packaging recyclable or reusable and enhancing recycling technology.

SEE, formerly known as Sealed Air (NYSE:SEE), has outlined its sustainability efforts in the SEE Impact Report for FY22, detailing progress towards reducing landfill waste and cutting operational greenhouse gas emissions. The company, renowned for its CRYOVAC® food packaging and other solution brands, has set a goal to design 100% of its packaging materials to be recyclable or reusable by 2025 and aims for net-zero carbon emissions in its global operations by 2040.

SEE reported $5.6 billion in sales in 2022, with around 17,300 employees serving customers in over 120 countries. This press release is based on a press release statement from SEE.

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