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ProAmpac launches high-barrier Sana Packaging launches 100%

recyclable snack packaging for reclaimed ocean plastic jars
Ocean Spray

ustainable packaging brand Sana Packaging is
Spromoting circular economy in the cannabis industry
lexible packaging company ProAmpac has launched
Fa premium high-barrier recyclable snack packaging by launching the first 100% reclaimed ocean plastic jars.
for agricultural cooperative Ocean Spray. According to Named as the Sana Ocean Jar 4, the new packaging
the company the new packaging leverages ProActive is certified to be child resistant. Made in the US,
recyclable R-1000 film, which is part of the company’s the number 2 recyclable jar is designed to hold 4oz
volume and fit up to 7g of flower. They are suitable
for flower, edibles, and topicals, noted the company.
Sana Packaging co-founder and CEO Ron Basak-Smith
said: “We’re really excited about the Sana Ocean Jar 4!
“It’s our first 100% reclaimed ocean plastic jar and the
first jar we’re producing in-house. “And while the Sana
Ocean Jar 4 was designed to be used in conjunction
with the Sana Ocean Screw-Top Lid, it’s compatible
with all 53-400 closures”Sana Packaging specialises in
developing sustainable packaging leveraging 100% plant-
ProActive Sustainability products.Ocean Spray will use the based hemp plastic,
recyclable packaging in its Craveology Tuscan Herb snack 100% reclaimed
mix. Ocean Spray packaging commodity manager Tracey ocean plastic, and
Todesco said: “We partnered with ProAmpac because of other innovative
their unique approach to innovation, expanding lineup mater ial s .T he
of sustainable alternatives, and how well they align with co mpany s eeks
Ocean Spray’s culture of collaboration and our legacy as a to move cannabis
cooperative of farmer families. We’re looking forward to packaging from the
future collaborations with ProAmpac.”R-1000 is designed linear “take-make-
to be heat-resistance and features premium sealant dispose” economic
technology. It is suitable for high-speed form/fill/seal model to a circular
applications and performs better than typical recyclable
mono-material films. The film is also a recyclable high- economic model.
performance alternative to existing film laminations and The concept will help minimise waste and pollution.
available in standard or high-barrier versions.R-1000 can Ron Basak-Smith added: “With the help of our
be recycled in flexible polyethylene film streams and incredible customers, Sana Packaging has already
applicable for store drop-off in the North America region. removed more than 58 tonnes of plastic waste from
ProAmpac product development and innovation vice- our oceans. For reference, the average car weighs
president Hesam Tabatabaei said: “When developing the about 2 tonnes.”Last month, Sana Packaging launched
R-1000, we wanted to ensure that it maintained the speed its third 100% reclaimed ocean plastic pre-roll tube
of vertical and horizontal form fill sealing machines and named the Sana Ocean Tube 116. The fully recyclable
ran much faster than typical mono-material films currently tube features a new pop-top design, and convenient
in the market. “It has been engineered with high heat- for king-size pre-rolls, blunts, and vape pens. "With
resistance and unique sealant technology that resists ‘gum the help of our incredible customers, Sana Packaging
up,’ burn-through and deformation during high-speed is a sustainable packaging brand that is changing the
packaging.” Last September, ProAmpac partnered with
manufacturer Metropolitan Tea to launch a new luxury narrative in the way the cannabis industry thinks about
teabag pouch. disposable products and waste recovery.

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