Calymer

Chalk is one of nature's own materials. No chemical processes are necessary to extract the raw materials and only limited amounts of expensive energy are required.

CalymerTM, the Ecolean packaging material, consists of at least 40% (by weight) calcium carbonate - nature's own mineral and building material - and of plastic binding agents (PE and PP). The calcium carbonate provides Calymer with strength and stiffness, and the binding agent provides toughness and flexibility. Calcium carbonate is a very abundant natural mineral, available all over our globe.

After disposal, a used Calymer package can either be material recycled as plastics materials or recovered as energy by incineration. At the end of a Calymer package life cycle, the calcium carbonate is returned to nature and the binding agent is transformed into water vapour and carbon dioxide after complete degradation, e.g. after incineration.

The Ecolean Calymer material comes with a full Food Contact Approval Certificate.
The Ecolean Calymer material is not only a resource efficient material with low environmental impact, but also a new packaging material with improved organoleptic properties. It will preserve the freshness and protect your products longer.

The Ecolean Calymer material itself is not for sale.

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