Clysar is on a sustainability journey, both in our shrink film products and our manufacturing operations.
As a leader in sustainable shrink packaging—we are helping to make our customers more sustainable and successful, while addressing the shared risks of climate change.
Explore Sustainable
Shrink Packaging Solutions
Recyclable
Shrink Packaging
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Recycled-Content
Shrink Packaging
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Clysar® EVO-C™ Confidential shipping film is manufactured with both Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) and Pre-Consumer content.
More than 80% of Clysar® shrink films are made with Clysar® ReClaim™ Pre-Consumer Recycled resin certified by SCS Global Services.
Right-Gauging
(Reduced
Packaging Weight)
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Clysar® high-performance shrink films offer the ability to deliver outstanding performance at lower gauges. You can reduce materials as much as 10%-20% without sacrificing protection and shelf appeal. Right-gauging opportunities depend on the individual packaging application.
Source Reduction –
Reducing Volume
& Unnecessary
Packaging
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Ideal for reducing packaging material and cost, Clysar® shrink film can eliminate excess fill and multiple layers of packaging. Clysar® shrink film is an extremely efficient, lightweight alternative: typically, only 1%-2% of all packaging material volume.
Source-reduction solutions include:
Recyclable* EVO-C™ Confidential shipping film, which can replace outer boxes or bundle products for shipping.
Printed Shrink Film, which reduces packaging volume by as much as 60% by eliminating packaging inserts and more.
Recyclable* ULTRA LEG™ Low Shrink Force Film, for packaging thin or bendable products.
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
PVC Replacement
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Replace problematic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) shrink film. Our more environmentally friendly alternatives include recyclable*, thin, low shrink force film ULTRA LEG™
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
Reducing
Food Waste
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. food loss and waste accounts for 170 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent GHG emissions each year – equal to the annual CO2 emissions of 42 coal-fired power plants.
Clysar® produce films and anti-fog EV-HPG AF™ film extend the shelf life of fresh vegetables and fruits by as much as 60%, preserve nutrients, slow moisture loss and
spoilage, and protect against contamination and physical damage.
Eliminating
Excess Corrugate
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Clear, recyclable*, EVO™ ShrinkBox® high-abuse film is an alternative to bulky corrugate boxes. It can reduce packaging volume as much as 80%: one roll of EVO™ ShrinkBox® film can replace more than 600 corrugated boxes.
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
Clysar NEWS
Clysar® ReClaim™ Resin Certified as Pre-Consumer Content Many Clysar® shrink films are manufactured with Clysar ReClaim™ resin, certified as Pre-Consumer Content resin by SCS Global Services. LEARN MORE |
Clysar Achieves GHS Scope 1 & 2 Footprint Badge Clysar has achieved a GHS Scope 1 & 2 Footprint badge from the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition, for development of a Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas footprint that meets GHG Protocol and Science-Based Targets. |
Clysar Achieves Gold Seal from Green Business Benchmark Clysar is proud to announce our Gold Certification from the Green Business Benchmark (GBB) for our sustainability initiatives. As a trusted authority in eco-friendly business, the GBB helps companies to prioritize and certify sustainable practices throughout their organization. LEARN MORE |
One-of-a-Kind
Recyclable
Film Technology
Clysar’s future-ready recyclable shrink films are made with a unique, highly recyclable polymer platform designed specifically for the demands of today’s recycling stream. Our films:
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7 Reasons Why Clysar® Shrink Film is a Sustainable Choice
Find out why Clysar® polyolefin shrink film is a sustainable choice for packaging with a positive impact.
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Clysar® Recyclable*
Shrink Films
Explore Clysar’s truly sustainable alternatives to traditional polyolefin packaging.
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
Why Clysar?
An Environmentally and Socially Responsible Manufacturer
Today’s consumers demand packaging from environmentally and socially
responsible sources. LEARN MORE
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Sustainable Collaborations
We don’t just make shrink film—we join
together to work to increase our
knowledge, keep pace with trends and
regulatory changes, strengthen the
recycling stream and educate our clients
on packaging sustainability.
Proud Partners With:
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Quick Case Studies
Printed Recyclable
Film Adds Appeal
for Paper Plates
A leading packaged goods company is achieving strong brand presentation for paper plates while eliminating labels with printed recyclable Clysar® EVO™* all-purpose film.
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
Frozen Pizza Slices
Packaging 20% with
Recyclable Film
A popular frozen pizza brand has moved to recyclable Clysar® EVOX™* and achieved 20% source reduction.
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
Broccoli Brand
Reduces Spoilage
A fresh broccoli brand is reducing spoilage and reducing food waste with Clysar® AFG Film,
extending shelf life by up to 2 weeks and preventing 33% moisture loss over 6 days.
Cleaner World
for E-Commerce
Laundry Detergent
A leading detergent brand reduced packaging by 80% by switching its rigid detergent bottles to a spouted bag-in-a-box designed for e-commerce, shipped in protective Clysar® Confidential Film.
Multi-Pack Reduces
Packaging with
Printed Shrink
A popular brand of disinfectant wipes is reducing packaging materials by 60% by bundling canisters in printed shrink film for a club-store application.
60% Source
Reduction for
Hardwood Boards
A manufacturer of precut hardwood boards used for shelving and home projects replaced cloudy, thick, 110-gauge polyethylene packaging with clear 45-gauge PHOENIX™ polyolefin shrink film—downgauging packaging material nearly 60%.
Replacing PVC
to Meet Retailer
Mandate
A leading furnace filter brand is meeting a major retailer goal to replace PVC packaging with
ULTRA LEG™* low shrink force film. This recyclable film offers 40% less shrink force and saves
energy on the packaging line.
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
Sweetly Sustainable:
High-Speed Recyclable
PVC Replacement
A leading candy brand reports excellent results by replacing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) shrink film with EVOX™* recyclable high-speed shrink film.
*Prequalified for Store Drop-Off by How2Recycle®
Out-of-the-Box
Sustainability for
Brake Pads
A brake pad manufacturer is using strong, high-abuse EVO™ ShrinkBox® film to replace heavy corrugate. The clear package significantly minimizes the volume of materials: one roll of EVO™ ShrinkBox® film replaces more than 600 boxes.
Made in the USA—Clysar® shrink film is proudly made in Clinton, Iowa, USA, and is not vulnerable to shortages, delays or other supply reliability challenges related to imported products. All Clysar® films are produced to ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 standards; and FDA/USDA approved.
