♻️Recyclable vs. Biodegradable Stretch Film: What’s the Best Choice for Sustainable Packaging?

At Yuandian, we’re committed to delivering eco-conscious packaging solutions without compromising performance or value. One question we often get from customers is: What’s the difference between recyclable and biodegradable stretch film? This article will help clarify the key differences—especially when it comes to products like hand stretch film,machine stretch film, and our advanced nano stretch film.

✅100% Recyclable Stretch Film — Our Core Sustainability Strategy

All of our stretch films are made from 100% recyclable materials. Here’s what that means in practice:

• Internal Recycling:During production, we recycle any off-grade or non-conforming film rolls directly on-site. These are reprocessed into high-quality pellets and reused in our blown film manufacturing — especially for nano stretch film applications.
• Post-use Recycling:Once used, our stretch film can be collected and repurposed by recycling companies into secondary products like garbage bags, plastic liners, and more — reducing landfill waste and supporting a circular economy.

Whether you’re using hand stretch film for manual pallet wrapping or nano stretch film for high-performance wrapping needs, our recyclable options deliver strength, load stability, and environmental responsibility.

⚠️Why Biodegradable Stretch Film Falls Short

While biodegradable packaging is suitable for certain uses, it’s not ideal for stretch film — especially in demanding applications. Here’s why:

• Limited Strength:Biodegradable materials generally don’t provide the tensile strength or load-holding force required for industrial stretch film. If you’ve ever used a biodegradable trash bag, you’ve likely noticed how easily it tears — not ideal for securing heavy pallet loads.
• Higher Costs:These materials are significantly more expensive than recyclable film, especially at scale.
• Poor Performance-to-Cost Ratio:For both machine and hand stretch film, biodegradable options currently fail to meet industrial durability needs while also being less economical.

🌱Yuandian’s Sustainable Approach to Stretch Film

Rather than compromising on performance, we prioritize smarter sustainable solutions:

• Developing thinner, stronger nano stretch film using advanced multi-layer extrusion technology
• Reducing material usage while maintaining wrap quality
• Promoting both in-house and external recycling systems to support closed-loop packaging solutions

Our focus on 100% recyclable stretch film ensures that our customers — whether using hand, machine, or nano stretch film — get a reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient solution.