Biodegradable StandUp Pouch

Over 380 million tones of plastic waste is produced every year globally in which 40% of that comes from packaging (Source). The majority of flexible packaging ends up in landfills. It takes 400 years or more for a conventional plastic standup pouch to decompose. Whether your customers ever admit it or not, that number sits quietly behind every product they pick up. However, the shift is taking place. Retailers are asking for it. Buyers are checking for it. A brand ahead of the curve is already experiencing repeat purchase behavior as a result of this change.

Print247 is a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging offering biodegradable stand up pouches that are certified with EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 standards. These are the globally recognized benchmarks for compostable packaging. These pouches break down within 90 to 180 days in a certified industrial composting facility. Home compostable flexible bag variants break down in a standard backyard compost setup within 6 to 12 months.

Print247 offers standup pouch biodegradable custom options including plain white, metalized, clear, metalized with clear, foil, and kraft biodegradable bases. We offer a variety of transparency options, including transparent front panels, frosted window panels, partial window cuts on opaque walls, and fully opaque constructions for light-blocking products.

We use various materials for the eco-friendly flexible packaging constructions including PLA laminate, certified kraft, and multilayer compostable laminates. All of these materials meet international composting standards. Our custom pouches also include instructions for end-of-life composting so your customer can locate a commercial composting facility or use their home compost bin. In turn, that kind of transparency builds real trust, which leads to loyal customers.

We Take Great Care Of Structure and Stability for Every Pouch

A standup pouch only stands up when the base gusset is engineered properly. Print247's biodegradable stand up pouches feature a wide-base gusset design that delivers genuine upright stability when filled. The loading capacity of each biodegradable pouch ranges differently according to your product size. Our pouches give you reliable structural performance across light and heavyweight product fills.

In addition, we ensure that every pouch has functional features. The tear notch allows for clean single-pull opening, the Euro slot hang hole is compatible with retail peg displays, and optional round corners are available for a premium shelf finish. There are liquid-compatible spout options available. These aren't cosmetic additions. Those factors directly affect how shoppers interact with your product on shelves and how easy it is to use at home, which both influence purchase decisions.

The width of the base gussets varies from 6cm to 14cm across the standard size range. Custom biodegradable stand up pouch sizes are available across full width x height x gusset depth combinations. The format starts at 3 x 5 x 2 inches for small retail formats and goes up to 12 x 18 x 5 inches for bulk and club stores. Print247 can help you develop the right specifications if your product needs something outside of standard dimensions.

Various Use Cases Of Our Biodegradable Stand Up Pouches

Biodegradable stand up pouches have emerged as a unique sustainable packaging solution in the modern era. Our standup pouch packaging is FDA-compliant for direct food contact applications and can accommodate a wide spectrum of industries. There is no doubt that our pouches are the most popular products in the specialty coffee industry. This is due to the fact that they come equipped with compostable one-way degassing valves.

They are also highly useful for the cosmetic and beauty industry. The moisture and humidity tolerance of our customized biodegradable stand up pouches ensures bath seals and powdered masks stay dry. Pet food and supplement industries also benefit from the high-load capacity of these pouches. Apart from that, they are used for baby food, liquids, sauces, baked goods, and some other household items.