By Anna Marie Dijk-van Delden, technical service mgr., Royal Avebe Within the packaging sector, environmental concerns and consumer expectations are driving forward the demand for renewable and biodegradable packaging solutions. Paper and board are excellent packaging materials, but their porosity and absorbance need to be overcome with the use of barriers. This firm’s novel … [Read more...] about Next generation of sustainable barriers through new PFAS-free, adhesive starch formulations

By Ian Lifshitz, vp of Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations, the Americas for Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas The world of packaging is in a constant state of change. Consumer environmentalism, government legislation and even COVID-19 have forced consumer retail brands to rethink and redesign their packaging. High demand for supply-chain transparency now is driving … [Read more...] about Sustainable paper packaging for FMCGs, foodservice applications gains traction among consumers & brands

By Michael Browne, senior brand mgr., Paperboard, Sappi North America Recently, several leading consumer brands and retailers have made sweeping commitments [1] to drive sustainability and waste management in their packaging processes. The United Nations as well has outlined 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) [2] for organizations to strive for in their business … [Read more...] about Transitioning from plastic to wood fiber: Maintaining sustainability and durability in everyday uses