EcoVadis Rating
In 2026, Dunmore Europe was awarded the EcoVadis Committed badge. It is the internationally recognized standard for sustainability performance in the supply chain.
Sustainability & Responsibility
Developing materials that work today and will continue to serve us tomorrow.
For Dunmore, responsibility means developing materials that are more recyclable, more resource-efficient, and more sustainable. In doing so, we look beyond the material itself. What matters most is how it is manufactured, processed, used, and disposed of at the end of its life cycle.
Our Approach
Sustainability starts with the choice of materials
Europe is driving change in the packaging industry like no other market. The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR 2025/40) fundamentally shifts the requirements for recyclability, the use of recycled materials, and material reduction. For manufacturers and buyers, this means that anyone developing packaging materials today must already be thinking about sorting, the circular economy, and secondary raw materials tomorrow.
For years, Dunmore Europe has been working to translate precisely these requirements into functional material solutions. Specifically, this means: paper-based barrier systems that combine recyclability with protective functionality; films containing post-consumer recycled content; coatings that reduce rather than add layers of material; and a development approach that doesn’t assess sustainability at the end of a project, but incorporates it from the very beginning.
Verifiable. Certified. Transparent.
ISO 50001:2018
Our energy management system at our Freiburg facility is certified to ISO 50001:2018, the international standard for systematic energy efficiency in manufacturing.
FSSC 22000
Dunmore Europe is currently preparing to implement the FSSC 22000 food safety system.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system compliant with ISO 9001:2015, certified for all locations. At Dunmore, quality and responsibility go hand in hand.
Sustainable Films & Paper-Based Barrier Solutions
Material Solutions for the Future
More sustainable materials must perform reliably in their intended applications. They must be suitable for printing, processing, coating, or laminating, and must meet the requirements of the specific product.
Dunmore develops and manufactures coated, metallized, and laminated materials for these applications. Its product portfolio ranges from paper-based barrier solutions and recycling-oriented films to durable technical materials for labels, insulation, medical devices, and industrial applications.
Responsibility
Sustainability at Dunmore has many facets
Environmental responsibility doesn't start with the finished product. It begins with the question of how materials are developed, produced, and used—and how customers are supported in making sustainable choices.
Paper-Based Barrier Solutions
Paper can play an important role in future packaging concepts. To protect sensitive products, it needs tailored barrier properties. Dunmore researches and develops coatings that functionally enhance paper for more demanding applications.
Design for Recycling
Recyclability is taken into account right from the start, during material selection and layer construction. The combination of materials, the coatings used, and the requirements of subsequent processing are all critical factors.
Circular Economy
Circular material concepts look beyond the initial use of a product. They examine how materials can be used, protected, further processed, and integrated into existing cycles in the most meaningful way possible.
Recycling-Oriented Films
Dunmore also develops film solutions that contain recycled materials and feature functional coatings. One example is DUN-GREEN™, a printable PET film for label applications that contains more than 80 percent recycled material.
Energy and Processes
Sustainability also applies to manufacturing. Energy management, process control, and continuous improvement—certified to ISO 50001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015—help us systematically analyze and further develop our production processes.
Responsibility in the Supply Chain
Materials are produced within a network of raw materials, suppliers, manufacturing processes, and customer processes. That is why transparency, careful material selection, and reliable supplier relationships are essential to responsible development. Dunmore works with the recognized EcoVadis assessment system and the Integrity Next platform to ensure transparency in the supply chain.
Regulatory Context
The PPWR is changing the way packaging materials are developed
The new EU Packaging Regulation sets specific requirements for recyclability, the use of recycled materials, material reduction, and labeling. For manufacturers and packaging designers, this means that the material choices made today will have regulatory implications tomorrow. Dunmore works with customers to develop packaging structures early on so that they meet these requirements.
Requirements Analysis
Clarify the product, its protective function, its manufacturing process, and the regulatory context.
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Design for Recycling
Evaluate substrates, coatings, metallization, and possible material combinations, as well as paper-based and recycling-oriented alternatives.
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Samples & Tests
Evaluate the design, workmanship, and relevant characteristics together.
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Serial process
Prepare the solution for the intended process and its subsequent industrial implementation.
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What's possible today.
Bio-based films and eco-friendly packaging materials
The term “sustainable film” does not refer to a single material, but rather to a direction of development. Environmentally friendly films can be produced in various ways: through the use of post-consumer recycled material (PCR), through paper-based structures, through reducing the thickness of the film layers, or through coatings that combine multiple functional layers into a single layer.
For packaging developers and buyers, the practical question arises: Which solution makes sense for my application, and what compromises will I have to make?
Dunmore does not answer this question with off-the-shelf products, but through co-development: Working together with the customer, the company analyzes which barrier properties, pressure requirements, sealing characteristics, and recycling goals the packaging must meet, and which material system best achieves these objectives. Designing environmentally friendly packaging materials means making these trade-offs based on sound technical principles.
Contact
We work with you to develop sustainable materials
Whether you want to implement specific requirements from the PPWR, develop more recyclable packaging structures, or evaluate sustainable films and coatings for your application, please contact us.
Your Contacts
Team Dunmore Europe
kontakt@dunmore.de
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainability
At Dunmore, sustainability means taking a holistic view of material selection, function, the manufacturing process, finishing, and regulatory requirements. Depending on the application, factors such as the proportion of recycled materials, paper-based substrates, material reduction, durability, or recyclability may be relevant.
Furthermore, at Dunmore, holistic sustainability also means ensuring continuous improvement in its own production and processes as well as in its supply chains. Dunmore Europe is certified to ISO 9001:2015, the international standard for quality management systems. The energy management system at the Freiburg site is certified to ISO 50001:2018, which ensures systematic energy efficiency in production. In addition, Dunmore Europe was awarded the EcoVadis Committed badge in 2026. This is a globally recognized standard for assessing sustainability performance in supply chains. Dunmore Europe is currently preparing to implement the FSSC 22000 food safety system.
PPWR is a key driver for new material concepts in the packaging sector. The requirements make it necessary to consider protective function, material combinations, processing, and recycling prospects together from the very beginning. Dunmore supports customers in the development and evaluation of suitable material systems.
Paper-based barrier solutions are among Dunmore’s strategically important areas of development. A definitive statement regarding specific applications, barrier properties, food contact, and recyclability requires the release of current product data.
Yes, for example, “DUN-GREEN,” a printable PET film for label applications made from more than 80 percent recycled material.
"Design for Recycling," as defined by the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR 2025/40), means taking future recyclability into account during the development phase. This includes, among other things, the substrate, layer structure, material combinations, coatings, and further processing. The specific criteria that apply depend on the application, market, and regulatory context.
