UNPACKED: The Barrier Issue

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FROM THE GREIF BARRIER LAB, Our never-ending roadmap to even better bottles.

Innovators don’t rest or settle. Led by an industry-leading team of customer-focused innovators, we have a handle on your current and future barrier needs. 

Without critical barrier protection in plastic packaging, anything is possible, which can harm products, packaging, and the environment.

In-Mold Barrier | IMB

Available now. A highly consistent, mono-material application using chemical modification of the inner surface of the bottle with the minimum quantity of barrier chemicals necessary.

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ECOEX

Available now. A multi-layer coextrusion that incorporates a continuous barrier layer of PA or EVOH, with a proprietary outer layer that enables recyclability.

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Plasma SiOx

Emerging Tech – Greif Investment. Inquire about partnering opportunities. A new and innovative plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process that applies a proprietary ultra-thin barrier to the inner surface of the bottle.

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Unpacking an Evolving Regulatory Environment in EMEA

Companies operating in the EU market, or even those outside the EU exporting to Europe, need to be aware of an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

Fluorine Free is Not Risk Free

Our latest insight paper explores the realities behind “fluorine-free” packaging, cutting through headlines to help procurement leaders make evidence-based decisions. With regulatory scrutiny rising and supply chains shifting, the article outlines how to balance technical, regulatory, and operational risk across your packaging portfolio. It compares today’s leading barrier technologies to show where each solution fits and how to transition responsibly.

Discover a practical roadmap for reducing risk without creating new ones, and learn how Greif can support your next steps.

Unpacking PPWR – The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): What You Need to Know

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into effect on 11 February 2025, with the application date set for August 12, 2026. This isn’t just another directive – it’s a unified, EU-wide framework meant to simplify rules and drive real change.

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