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
Specialty Papers
Sustainable paper packaging for FMCGs, foodservice applications gains traction among consumers & brands
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
Transitioning from plastic to wood fiber: Maintaining sustainability and durability in everyday uses
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
R2R-converted “origami” paper cushioning replaces EPS foam
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners, has developed a new technology for shaping paperboard in a continuous process to create roll-to-roll, "origami-inspired structures" for fiber-based packaging materials. The origami folds have the capacity to yield entirely new properties from paperboard. The … [Read more...] about R2R-converted “origami” paper cushioning replaces EPS foam
Walki Group and Lactips partner to develop biodegradable, barrier-paper packaging using natural casein
The EU has taken the lead in addressing the growing plastic-waste problem with the Single-Use Plastics Regulation, pushing customers in the food packaging industry to find ways to replace traditional fossil-based plastics with biodegradable alternatives. The SUP regulation targets plastics products that are typically used once and then discarded such as yogurt cups, salad bowls … [Read more...] about Walki Group and Lactips partner to develop biodegradable, barrier-paper packaging using natural casein