How to simplify your packaging with single-material solutions

Reducing complexity in the design and management of packaging is a priority for many companies, especially in fast-moving industrial environments. Single-material solutions represent a concrete answer to this need, as they simplify production, facilitate recycling, and improve the overall sustainability of the supply chain.

Innepla has been investing for years in the development of technical polypropylene packaging designed with a monomaterial approach: high-performance panels, sheets and containers that are lightweight, reusable and easy to recycle.

What “single-material” means and why it matters

The term “single-material” means that a product is made entirely from a single raw material — in Innepla’s case, polypropylene (PP). No adhesives, foams or multi-layer compositions. This results in:

• Easier manufacturing
• No end-of-life material separation issues
• 100% recyclability
• Reduced waste and environmental impact

When the structure is alveolar, as in Bubble Guard® sheets, the material becomes extremely lightweight yet strong, suitable for multiple industrial and logistics applications.

Practical advantages of single-material packaging

Choosing packaging made from single-material structures simplifies every stage of the product lifecycle:

• Streamlined design: no complex laminations or assemblies.
• Optimised logistics: reduced weight allows more goods to be moved with less energy.
• Long-lasting: containers resist impacts, moisture, repeated use cycles and sanitisation.
• Sustainable end of life: recycling becomes simple, fast and genuinely circular.

This type of packaging is ideal in contexts where speed and reliability are essential—automatic warehouses, in-house logistics, pharmaceutical logistics, automotive or continuous-cycle sectors.

Where is single-material packaging used?

Innepla’s monomaterial polypropylene solutions are used in numerous sectors:

• Food and cosmetics supply chain: lightweight, durable, hygienic and easily washable containers.
• Industrial and pharma logistics: reusable packaging with traceability and long service life.
• Digital printing and visual communication: iPrinto sheets, ideal for UV printing and high-traffic environments.
• Automotive: lightweight components that help reduce consumption and emissions while maintaining high performance.
   

A sustainable and strategic choice

Simplifying packaging does not mean compromising on quality. On the contrary, adopting single-material solutions such as alveolar polypropylene enables innovation without complications: it reduces the number of components, improves material handling, and contributes actively to a more circular economy.

Innepla supports companies in transitioning to smart and sustainable solutions, offering technical consulting and customised products for every requirement.

Want to optimise your logistics and make your packaging simpler and more sustainable?
Contact us to discover Innepla’s single-material polypropylene solutions.