Materials and Recycling Guide

 

♻️ Packaging Materials Guide

Paper‑Based Packaging

(Paper front/back with plastic windows or linings)
General recycling guidance:

  • Paper components may be recyclable where facilities exist, currently in UK this is not possible
  • Plastic windows/linings often make the pouch not recyclable in standard domestic bins
  • Check local recycling rules.

23002 – Kraft Paper Matte Window Brown

  • Kraft paper body
  • Plastic window
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23001 – Kraft Paper Gloss Window Brown

  • Kraft paper body
  • Plastic window
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23003 – Kraft Paper Matte Window White

  • Kraft paper body
  • Plastic window
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23004 – High Definition Window White Kraft Paper (28 Silk)

  • Kraft paper body
  • Plastic window
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23005 – Kraft Paper Matte with Aluminium Lining

  • Kraft paper exterior
  • Plastic layer
  • Aluminium lining
  • Paper + Plastic + Foil composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23006 – Kraft Paper Matte with PE Lining

  • Kraft paper exterior
  • Plastic window
  • Polyethylene lining
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23007 – Kraft Paper Matte White with PE Lining

  • Kraft paper exterior
  • Plastic window
  • Polyethylene lining
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23008 – Kraft Paper with Clear Front

  • Kraft paper back
  • Clear plastic front
  • Polyethylene layer
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23009 – Kraft Paper Matte Window Black

  • Kraft paper body
  • Plastic window
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23010 – Kraft Paper White Front Clear

  • Kraft paper back
  • Clear plastic front
  • Polyethylene layer
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23011 – Kraft Paper Matte Brown Window Flat Bottom

  • Kraft paper body
  • Plastic window
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

23012 – Kraft Paper Matte White Window Flat Bottom

  • Kraft paper body
  • Plastic window
  • Paper + Plastic composite meaning recycling needs to handled by recycling specialist not the domestic recycling bins

Poly + Aluminium Packaging

(High‑barrier pouches with metal layers)
General recycling guidance:

  • Multi‑layer plastic + aluminium structures are not recyclable in most household systems.
  • Best suited for long‑shelf‑life or aroma‑sensitive products.

23013 – Poly Alu Foil Front Clear

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Aluminium
  • Not recyclable in domestic streams, but recyclable through material extraction through specialists

23016 – Full Aluminium Foil

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Aluminium
  • Not recyclable in domestic streams, but recyclable through material extraction through specialists

23017 – Poly Matte Window with Aluminium Lining

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Aluminium
  • Not recyclable in domestic streams, but recyclable through material extraction through specialists

23022 – Poly Matte No Window with Aluminium Lining

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Aluminium
  • Not recyclable in domestic streams, but recyclable through material extraction through specialists

Poly‑Based Packaging

(Fully plastic pouches — often recyclable through soft‑plastic collection schemes)
General recycling guidance:

  • These are typically Code 4 (LDPE) or Code 5 (PP) blends.
  • Many supermarkets accept soft plastics for recycling.
  • Check local soft‑plastic drop‑off availability.

23014 – Poly Transparent Clear

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Often recyclable via soft‑plastic schemes

23015 – Poly Transparent Frosted

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Often recyclable via soft‑plastic schemes

23018 – Poly Frosted Flat Bottom

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Often recyclable via soft‑plastic schemes

23019 – Poly Transparent Clear Flat Bottom

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Often recyclable via soft‑plastic schemes

23020 – Poly Transparent Spout Handle

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Often recyclable via soft‑plastic schemes

23021 – Poly Coffee Bag Matte (with/without Valve)

  • Plastic
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyamide (Nylon)
  • Not recyclable due to multi‑layer structure

 

Codes Product Name CODE 1
Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET		 CODE 4
Low Density Polyethylene		 CODE 5
Polypropylene		 CODE 7
All other Plastics		 CODE 22
PAPER		 CODE 41 ALUMINIUM FOIL PA
Polyamide
(Nylon)
23002 Kraft Paper Matte Window Brown     YES   YES    
23001 Kraft paper Gloss Window Brown     YES   YES    
23003 Kraft Paper Matte Window White     YES   YES    
23004 Kraft paper Gloss Window White     YES   YES    
23005 Kraft Paper Matte with Alu Lining   YES YES   YES    
23006 Kraft Paper Matte with PE lining   YES YES   YES    
23007 Kraft Paper Matte White with PE lining   YES YES   YES    
23008 Kraft Paper with Clear Front YES   YES   YES    
23009 Kraft Paper Matte Window Black     YES   YES    
23010 Kraft Paper White Front Clear YES   YES   YES    
23011 Kraft Paper Matte Brown Window Flat Bottom     YES   YES    
23012 Kraft Paper Matte White Window Flat Bottom     YES   YES    
23013 Poly Alu Foil Front Clear YES YES       YES  
23014 Poly Transparent Clear YES YES          
23015 Poly Transparent Frosted YES YES YES        
23016 Full Alu Foil YES YES       YES  
23017 Poly Matte Window Alu Lining YES YES YES        
23018 Poly Frosted Flat Bottom YES YES YES        
23019 Poly Transparent Clear Flat Bottom YES   YES        
23020 Poly Transparent Spout Handle YES YES         YES
23021 Poly Coffee Bag Matte with and without Valve YES YES YES     YES  
23022 Poly Matte No Window Alu Lining YES   YES     YES  

 

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