Introducing SnapPack Square EVO: Advancing Sustainable Food Packaging with 20% Clear Food Contact Recycled Polypropylene

IPL Schoeller is proud to introduce SnapPack Square EVO, the latest advancement in our food packaging portfolio in North America. Designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of food manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, SnapPack Square EVO incorporates 20% clear food contact recycled polypropylene (rPP) while maintaining the performance, product protection, and functionality customers expect.

The Next Generation of Sustainable Food Packaging

As sustainability continues to shape purchasing decisions and regulatory requirements across the food industry, manufacturers are seeking packaging solutions that support circular economy goals without compromising on performance and shelf appeal. SnapPack Square EVO addresses this need by incorporating food contact recycled polypropylene, helping brands reduce their reliance on virgin resin while delivering the durability and food-safe packaging performance required throughout the supply chain.

Our off-the-shelf solution is prequalified and tested for simple and seamless adoption.  

Global demand for food-grade recycled polypropylene in packaging is expected to double by 2032 further increasing the need for packaging solutions that combine sustainability, performance, and speed to market. 

“ The regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly. It is essential that we provide our customers with solutions that not only support their sustainability objectives but also enable them to navigate regulatory requirements with certainty and confidence. SnapPack EVO does exactly that.“

Julie Barnwell, Product Manager

Packaging Built for Today’s Food Market 

SnapPack Square EVO delivers the key attributes food manufacturers value most:

• 20% recycled polypropylene (rPP) content to support sustainability objective

• Strong product protection and durability throughout transportation and handling

• Excellent sealing and packaging performance for food applications

• Efficient, stackable square design to optimize storage, transportation, and shelf presentation

• Off-the-shelf solution that accelerates time to market

• Made with PureCycle’s PureFive™ recycled resin, providing excellent clarity without sacrificing shelf appeal

• Available in all sizes currently offered in the SnapPack Square virgin polypropylene portfolio

The new EVO reflects the growing demand for sustainable food packaging that balances sustainability, functionality, and shelf appeal. By incorporating recycled content, companies can take a meaningful step toward reducing their environmental footprint while continuing to deliver on quality and performance. 

Supporting a More Circular Economy 

The launch of SnapPack Square EVO underscores IPL Schoeller’s ongoing commitment to developing sustainable packaging solutions that contribute to a more circular economy. Made with PureCycle’s PureFive® recycled polypropylene, produced through an advanced dissolution recycling process, SnapPack Square EVO is compliant with recycled content requirements in states such as New Jersey and California. As food brands continue to prioritize recycled-content packaging, innovations like SnapPack Square EVO help support waste reduction, resource conservation, and long-term sustainability goals. 

Whether companies are responding to evolving consumer expectations or preparing for changing regulatory requirements, recycled polypropylene food packaging offers an opportunity to improve sustainability without sacrificing performance. With an off-the-shelf solution, manufacturers can transition to recycled-content packaging more quickly while maintaining the performance and visual appeal consumers expect. 

SnapPack Square EVO is available for a variety of food packaging applications and is designed to help customers meet both performance requirements and sustainability targets in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace. 

SnapPack Square EVO will be available this fall of 2026.

For more information about SnapPack Square EVO or IPL Schoeller’s sustainable packaging solutions, contact us.