Who we are in U.S. packaging and printing

At greiner packaging, we help U.S. brands replace legacy EPS or multi-material formats with food-safe, fully recyclable PP foam solutions. Our K3 PP foam pairs insulation and lightweighting with single-material design so your packaging performs on shelf, in transit, and in the recycling stream.

• Food-contact compliant: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 and aligned to EU 10/2011
• Recyclable in PP streams: designed for APR guidance and How2Recycle labeling pathways
• Lightweight efficiency: significant material reduction versus rigid alternatives, with associated logistics savings
• Thermal protection: closed-cell PP foam offers excellent insulation for cold-chain and hot prepared foods
• Microwave-ready: PP safely supports consumer reheating, unlike EPS
• Print-ready: in-mold labeling (IML) delivers premium graphics, scuff resistance, and line-speed efficiency

Why recyclable PP foam over EPS, rigid PP, or paper pulp?

Material choice is a balance of performance, cost, and end-of-life. Recyclable PP foam can uniquely combine insulation, consumer safety, and mono-material recovery:

• Insulation with less mass: the foam matrix is mostly air, reducing weight while stabilizing temperature during last-mile delivery
• Single-polymer simplicity: cup, label, and fitments can be PP to streamline sortation and reprocessing
• Brandable surfaces: IML printing integrates graphics into the wall, eliminating secondary label waste and extra steps
• Consumer convenience: microwave-safe and robust enough for fast-fill packaging lines

Use cases in the U.S. include refrigerated dairy, deli and hot bars, foodservice take-out, and private-label prepared meals where both heat retention and clear recycling instructions matter.

IML printing for packaging and brand protection

For packaging and printing teams, IML strengthens design control and line throughput:

• Color fidelity and finish control: matte, gloss, and tactile effects within the label film
• Scuff and moisture resistance: graphics are part of the wall, not a fragile surface label
• Fewer steps: no post-mold labeling; one pass supports high OEE and consistent placement
• Mono-material design: PP label with PP container supports clean PP recycling

Recycling readiness in the U.S.

While acceptance varies by municipality, PP has growing curbside coverage across the U.S., supported by MRF upgrades and brand-funded initiatives. Our design-for-recycling approach prioritizes:

• Single polymer streams (PP)
• Opaque or tinted systems compatible with near-infrared sorting
• Labels and inks engineered for reprocessing
• Clear on-pack claims aligned with How2Recycle guidance

Ask us about application-specific testing for APR guidance and practical steps to qualify your SKUs in target markets.

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• Verify licensing for commercial use
• Standardize line weight and corner radius to match your brand system
• Embed or package fonts for print handoff
• Run preflight checks (bleed, overprint, color profiles) before press

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How U.S. teams can get started

• Define your priority: insulation, weight reduction, premium print, or recyclability claims (or all four)
• Select format: cups, bowls, trays, or custom forms suited to your fill line
• Confirm compliance: FDA food-contact, migration testing, and microwave use where relevant
• Align printing: IML artwork templates, dielines, color profiles, and prepress workflow
• Plan recycling communications: on-pack instructions consistent with How2Recycle guidance
• Pilot and scale: run line trials, validate consumer use, and lock down specifications

Whether you manage private label for a national retailer or a regional food brand, greiner packaging can help you transition to recyclable PP foam with IML graphics—without compromising speed, safety, or consumer experience.