Sustainable Packaging Solutions

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1965-2025

This year marks Klöckner Pentaplast's 60th anniversary. We’re proud to be celebrating this milestone.

Our history

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INSIGHTS

Using labels of the same polymer as the bottle: sustainable labelling for a circular future

In sustainable packaging, small changes can make a big difference. One of the most impactful innovations is the use of labels made from the same polymer as the bottle. This simple shift improves recyclability, reduces waste, and supports the growing movement toward a circular economy.

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INSIGHTS

The route to a circular future for Europe: Simon Zoppke speaks at DVK

At the recent Deutscher Verpackungskongress (DVK) 2025 event held in Berlin, our Business Development Manager, Food Packaging, Simon Zoppke, Klöckner Pentaplast opened his presentation with an unusual observation.

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INSIGHTS

Why sustainable films matter in consumer packaging

Consumer brands today are facing a pivotal challenge: how to meet growing sustainability expectations without compromising product protection, shelf appeal, or production efficiency. Packaging is at the center of this conversation—and sustainable films are leading the way forward.

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Sustainability

Our Sustainability Report for 2023

Our 2023 Investing in Better sustainability report is here. We have continued to strive for a sustainable future, making us stronger, and allowing the business to make substantial progress against our three objectives: Close the Loop, Work Smarter and Act Responsibly.

Sustainability Report 2023

Our Sustainability Report for 2023

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New Product

kpNext® MDR1 sustainable medical device films

kpNext^® MDR1 is an advanced copolyester film that offers medical device manufacturers the same best-in-class performance, clarity, and protection as traditional packaging films with the added benefit of being 100% compatible with the #1 PET recycling stream.

kpNext® MDR1

New Product

New kp rXPS / kp rXPS MAP traditional protein trays containing up to 50% recycled polystyrene

Our range of traditional protein trays now contain up to 50% recycled polystyrene and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are a more sustainable alternative to standard XPS trays made from virgin material.

kp rXPS / kp rXPS MAP

We innovate, design and manufacture for sustainable solutions that our customers use to package and protect products in daily situations around the globe such as blister packaging for pharmaceutical products. And we understand our obligation and responsibility to champion a circular economy where plastics are a source of valuable raw material, especially in the medical device packaging industry.

Your career at kp. Want to join our team?

Here at kp, we are actively seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and talented individuals to play a vital role in shaping our future. Do you see yourself thriving in a dynamic environment, where you can maximise your potential? We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities we offer. Join our team today! Find out more and apply via our careers page.

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Careers

Sustainability at kp

We believe in the sustainable protection of everyday needs. It’s why we do what we do; it’s why we exist. Our purpose is to be the leader in sustainable rigid and flexible plastic solutions that improve lives, communities and health, while protecting the planet.

Sustainability

News

April 09, 2025

kp Elite® trays achieve groundbreaking TCEP endorsement, setting a new European benchmark for recyclability!

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) endorsement for its flagship kp Elite® range of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays, as the platform cements its position as Europe's leading benchmark for PET tray recyclability assessment.

April 03, 2025

kp marks 60 years of packaging innovation and sustainability leadership

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, marking six decades of packaging innovation that has helped shape the modern food and consumer goods industries.

April 02, 2025

kp 100% Tray2Tray® wins "Plastic Packaging Product of the Year" at Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has triumphed at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025, with its 100% kp Tray2Tray® solution winning the prestigious 'Plastic Packaging Product of the Year' category.

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