Under the MoU, SK geo centric and YoulChon Chemical will utilize their accumulated experience and technological expertise in plastic packaging manufacturing to develop high-performance soft packaging materials made from a single material
Conventionally, films and sheet-type packaging materials, commonly referred to as vinyl, are layered with multiple materials to prevent product deterioration caused by changes in temperature and humidity, making them virtually impossible to recycle.
The two companies plan to develop plastic-reduced packaging materials that maintain improved properties such as strength even with reduced thickness.
This involves utilizing technologies such as foaming film to significantly reduce plastic usage while maintaining the same functionality.
They also plan to develop packaging materials made from recycled materials obtained through chemical processes such as thermal decomposition of waste plastics.