Excellent UV protection
Strong, bio-based protective layer made from renewable raw materials
Individual design
Design without compromise: Full-surface designs in a natural kraft paper look
Sustainable premium quality
We rely on sustainable & high-quality materials
Characteristics
Ben's strengths at a glance
Plant-based protective power
Ben has laboratory-tested protective properties against external influences. It scores particularly well when you need high UV protection.
Thanks to its bio-based PLA film made from renewable raw materials (e.g. sugar cane or corn starch), we reduce the use of conventional plastic made from petroleum. This means that the packaging reduces additional CO2 emissions!
Matching shapes & sizes for your product
Stand-up pouches
6 sizes: XXS - XL
35 ml to 1.000 ml capacity
Functional all-rounder
Flat pouches
6 sizes: XXS - XL
15 ml to 950 ml capacity
Ideal for hanging
Printed rollstock
Individual dimensions
Suitable for your packaging machine
Perfect for Flow Packs, Pillow Packs & Sachets
Add-ons that optimally protect & present your product
ZipperThis keeps your packaging airtight resealable
Euro holeTo hang your pouches on the shelf
FSC® sealCertification for paper from sustainable forestry
"OK biobased" sealCertification for materials made from renewable raw materials
Other advantages that Ben always brings
Proven suitable for food
Strictly tested premium quality
Production exclusively in the EU
Printing & delivery from 10 working days
Ben's plant power is perfect for
Dry products such as sugar substitutes, nuts, muesli, granola or oatmeal.
Design & Inspiration
Designs that immediately convince your product
Take it to the next level: with fully printed packaging
Common labels
Full paper look
Common labels
Full paper look
Our bio-based Ben impresses with its matt surface and fine paper structure. You can design it entirely according to your wishes - and adapt the design flexibly at any time thanks to small minimum order quantities of 500 pieces!
This could be your new organic packaging
For a first date with Ben: Our free sample kit
Get the packaging samples and get to know Ben better: Does your product fit into your desired size? Is the paper feel the way you want it? You have all the time in the world to test it. You're guaranteed to find the perfect packaging.
Sustainability
From nature, for nature
How Ben reduces additional CO2 emissions
Petroleum is used for the production of conventional plastic packaging. Millions of years old CO2 is bound in this petroleum. When the plastic is burnt, the CO2 contained in the petroleum is additionally released into the atmosphere.
Packaging made from bioplastics, on the other hand, is made from the starch of plants. These need CO2 for their growth, which they take from the atmosphere. When the bioplastics are burnt, only as much CO2 is released as was previously absorbed by the plant. This creates a kind of CO2 cycle. In this way, our organic packaging Ben helps to reduce additional CO2 emissions and protect our environment.
Potential to promote the organic circular economy
According to DIN standard 13432, Ben meets all the requirements for industrially compostable bag packaging. However, there are currently hardly any sorting and composting plants that are capable of doing this. BBen is therefore sorted out in the sorting plants and thermally recycled. As soon as more facilities meet the conditions for recycling compostable packaging, Ben can also be composted industrially.
Technical details
Well thought out down to the smallest paper fibre
The power of nature: That's what makes Ben so strong
Each layer of Ben's material has a different function and is therefore indispensable. Its bio-based PLA film made from renewable raw materials provides optimal protection against UV radiation.
Technical data of Ben
Data, Facts & Figures
Stand-up pouch
Protective properties
FeatureTest methodValue
Moisture
DIN EN ISO 15106-3<60g/m²*24hWVTR
Oxygen / Aroma
ASTM F 1927<443cm³/m²*24hOTR
Sun protection factor
UV spectroscopy0,5%UV (A/B/C)
Sustainability
- FSC® certified paper
- Bio-based plastic (OK-biobased certification from TÜV Austria)
- Solvent free
- BPA-free
- Water-based varnish
Recycling (Germany)
FAQ
You still have unanswered questions? We have the answers!
What design options do I have?
Our organic packaging can be printed over the entire surface from a quantity of 500 pieces. The surfaces can be designed in a matt kraft paper look so that your customers immediately notice the packaging on the product shelf!
How do I seal the organic packaging?
You can fill and seal our "Biobased Ben" by machine or by hand. It can also be sealed at the top edge.
Is organic packaging better for the environment?
Compared to conventional plastic packaging, biopackaging reduces additional CO2 emissions and promotes the biological circular economy.
Is our organic packaging really biodegradable or compostable?
Most bioplastics (including the PLA bioplastic used for Ben) are basically suitable for composting. If individual countries decide to enable their sorting and composting facilities to compost bioplastics, they can also be meaningfully recycled. In practice, however, this is still difficult, so that such plastics usually end up in the waste incineration plant. More information on compostable packaging can be found here.
What makes Ben sustainable?
Our Ben material is made of environmentally friendly paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) organisation for sustainable forestry. Our pouch packaging is resource-saving in production, consumes little CO2 in transport due to its low volume and weight and is produced exclusively in Europe. This keeps transport distances short and the CO2 footprint small.