SIG has received recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its SIG Terra RecShield BD bag-in-box packaging, which includes the SIG Terra FlexTap.
The APR Design for Recyclability Recognition serves as third-party validation that a packaging component is compatible with North American recycling infrastructure.
This acknowledgement confirms that the packaging meets the stringent criteria for recyclability outlined in the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability, according to the company.
SIG stated that this marks a significant achievement, as it is the company’s first wine packaging solution to gain APR Design Recognition.
The bag-in-box wine solution not only meets high recyclability standards but also ensures product protection and dispensing functionality, allowing brands to achieve performance as well as sustainability objectives, said SIG.
The newly acknowledged packaging has undergone validation through APR’s Critical Guidance Protocol (FPE-CG-01 Path 1A).
This protocol is reportedly recognised as the most rigorous pathway for establishing recyclability in North America.
SIG film development, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch global head Teresa Bernal-Lara said: “Wine brings unique packaging challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing oxygen barrier, ease of dispensing, and robustness throughout conversion, filling, and distribution with recyclability.
“With SIG Terra RecShield BD, we’ve developed a recycle-ready laminate that performs under the rigorous demands of wine distribution and preservation.”
SIG noted that this recognition is the third for SIG’s Terra portfolio, with each product designed for specific applications while advancing sustainable packaging practices.
Other APR-accredited, recycle-ready products include the SIG Terra RecShield PE-42B solution for water, recognised in 2021, and the SIG Terra RecShield D solution for post-mix syrup, recognised in 2024.
Last month, SIG partnered with PulPac, a company specialising in Dry Moulded Fiber technology, to develop paper-based closures for its aseptic cartons.
