ProAmpac unveils curbside recyclable insulated bag

Cincinnati-based packaging developer ProAmpac has launched a patent-pending curbside insulated bag, ProActive Recyclable FiberCool.

The company says the new bag goes beyond a standard self-opening sack, offering the convenience of curbside recyclability and a temperature retention solution for the food and grocery delivery market.

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“The paper bag has not had much innovation over the past few decades; ProAmpac set out to change that,” says Chad Murdock, president of ProAmpac’s Fiber Division. “FiberCool is a pioneering one-piece design that enhances insulation properties, eliminates assembly time, saves storage space and reduces materials and costs. Plus, it has been prequalified for curbside recyclability.”

ProAmpac says that as a more sustainable alternative to traditional multimaterial and multistep insulated packaging, FiberCool offers brands an “elevated look” with high-definition print quality. FiberCool is available in different sizes, with variable QR codes, and can accommodate specific retailer delivery needs and applications.

“When subjected to a rigorous testing protocol, depending on the products, FiberCool outperforms a standard paper bag by demonstrating temperature retention by as much as 30 percent,” says Ray Recchia, global innovation manager of sustainable paper packaging for ProAmpac. “This improved thermal performance reduces food spoilage and waste, while also reducing packaging weight compared to traditional multipart thermal bag packaging.”