We prioritize plastic pouches made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content because most end up in landfills. By creating demand for PCR in pouch films—an industry still dominated by virgin materials—we help make recycled content packaging mainstream over time.

While some plastic pouches are designed to be thin-film recyclable, recycling facilities rarely process them successfully. They look and behave just like non-recyclable pouches, making them difficult to sort, and metalized versions can even shut down sorting lines—an expensive problem for facilities.

Until recycling systems catch up, EcoEnclose focuses on what makes the biggest impact today: maximizing PCR content to significantly lower each plastic pouch’s carbon footprint. It’s not a complete end-of-life solution yet, but it’s a meaningful step toward a circular future.

Paper isn’t the right solution for every packaging format—but for many pouch applications, it’s a meaningful step forward.

By shifting from plastic to paper, brands can reduce reliance on plastic and fossil fuels while better aligning with customer expectations and evolving sustainability standards.

Our paper pouches are engineered to balance performance and protection with environmental impact—and are certified sustainably sourced, ensuring credible, third-party verification of responsibly sourced fiber throughout the supply chain. The result is a practical, scalable way to reduce plastic while maintaining confidence in your material sourcing.