Sustainable Packaging Share Rose to 43% for EPL
The manufacturer of 9 billion annual tubes is scaling its recyclable product line to match rising global brand demand.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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EPL Limited reported that sustainable packaging accounted for 43 percent of its global tube sales in the first half of fiscal year 2026-27. This marks a significant shift from the 5 percent share held in fiscal year 2021-22 as the company scales production capabilities.
Why it matters
The company is scaling these formats to meet growing demand from global brands for recyclable and bio-based products. This transition reflects an industry-wide push for reduced environmental footprints, supported by over 85 percent of the firm's capacity now being equipped for these outputs.
Sustainable packaging reached 43 percent of global tube sales in the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, a sharp increase from 5 percent in fiscal year 2021-22. The company, which produces over 9 billion tubes annually, has equipped 85 percent of its global manufacturing capacity for this production.
The players
EPL Limited
A global manufacturer of specialty packaging that produces over 9 billion tubes annually across 21 facilities.
The details
EPL enables this shift through its proprietary Platina, Etain, and r-Platina platforms. These technologies utilize recyclable laminates compatible with high-density polyethylene streams and incorporate up to 60 percent post-consumer recycled content. The firm has supported this operational evolution by growing its recycled input usage to 566 tonnes in fiscal year 2025-26, up from 113 tonnes in fiscal year 2021-22.
Timeline
FY 2021-22: Sustainable packaging represented 5 percent of total tube sales.
FY 2025-26: The company utilized 566 tonnes of recycled input materials.
H1 FY 2026-27: Sustainable packaging share climbed to 43 percent.
2030: Target date for reaching 60 percent sustainable sales and 55 percent emission reductions.
2050: Target date for achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain.
Market Landscape
EPL's internal production targets for 2030 and 2050 follow the established corporate sustainability commitment trend seen across the global manufacturing sector. The move mirrors a broader industry pivot toward circular economy practices and away from virgin plastic inputs.
Operators should evaluate their own packaging supply chain against these benchmarks for recyclable laminate integration and recycled content percentages. Monitoring these thresholds is essential for businesses assessing future regulatory compliance and shifting brand partner expectations.
The takeaway
The rapid expansion of sustainable packaging capability indicates that recyclable formats are moving from a premium niche to a baseline operational requirement for major brands. Operators should track the availability of high-density polyethylene-compatible laminates within their own procurement pipelines.
Further reading
Learn more about the shifting requirements for Consumer Goods.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Themachinemaker.
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