“Kwik Lok® serves the produce industry. This industry requires sustainable solutions that work in varied environments and is reliable, like the original polystyrene Kwik Lok closure. Kwik Lok’s commitment to change the materials of our closures has led to our latest advancement; the Enviro-Lok — a brand-new polypropylene-based bag closure that delivers a better potential for a circular economy. The Enviro-Lok allows our customers to choose closures that meet their corporate commitments and emerging regulatory requirements for packaging materials by offering a polystyrene-free solution. The Enviro-Lok meets the produce industry’s performance requirements in wet environments, where fiber bag closures will not work. Enviro-Lok has the added benefits of 34% less plastic than the standard Kwik Lok closure, 67% less water usage, and 44% less carbon emission.
Kwik Lok continues to invest in materials science to help our customers and consumers keep their food products fresh and safe while reducing impact to the environment. The Enviro-Lok runs on our customers’ current Kwik Lok machines. This means customers do not need to invest in new equipment to make the switch to Enviro-Lok. Customers may also choose the new ultrasonic-welded labels, offered only with the Enviro-Lok, for branding, tracking and traceability. This label is made from a matching material that is attached to the Enviro-Lok using ultrasonic welding, which efficiently bonds plastic without the need for sticky adhesives that can contaminate the recycling stream. This makes the polypropylene Enviro-Lok even more prepared for recycling.”