Xampla

The First Drop-In Plastic Replacement Material – Xampla has developed sustainable materials that serve as high-performance alternatives to traditional plastics. These materials, produced from natural feedstocks, completely biodegrade in marine and soil environments, addressing the issue of plastic pollution. Xampla aims to combat plastic pollution by providing like-for-like plastic replacements in the natural polymers industry. They have developed industry shifting products[...]

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COCOA HUSK PAPER

Zero-waste chocolate in cocoa shells –
Paper
– Zero-waste chocolate, from production to packaging – that is the claim of the Indian company Kocoatrait. Kocoatrait therefore wraps its socially and ecologically sustainable chocolates in an outer shell made exclusively from by-products of the cotton industry and the cocoa shells left over from chocolate production. The fiber-based material is free of plastics and[...]

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Waitrose

Compostable convenience food packaging – British food retailer Waitrose is replacing the black plastic packaging of its ready meals with compostable trays made from an innovative fiber material. The new type of shell is 10% lighter and releases 50% less CO2 in production than its plastic counterpart. The novel material is designed to be heated in the oven or[...]

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Legoplast

100% recyclable packaging – Legoplast specializes in the production of packaging for a wide range of products. All Legoplast products are recyclable and reusable and can be customized. Production is powered by energy from renewable sources. The ecological impact is evaluated and optimized throughout the entire production cycle. Thanks to the company’s own control system, energy savings of[...]

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UPM Specialty Papers

Certified packaging on wood fiber base – UPM Speciality Papers offers FSC- and PEFC-certified wood fiber-based packaging that can be recycled or composted at the end of its life cycle (depending on the paper grade). The natural fiber-based materials offer a wide range of possibilities for individual branding. There are different product lines for primary packaging, labels and released papers. UPM[...]

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Earth Pack & Bio Pouch

Plant-based pouches – With the introduction of the sustainable PPC Green range, PPC Flexible Packaging is breaking new, sustainable ground. The ecologically designed products include Earth Pack, a fully recyclable stand-up pouch, and its compostable counterpart Bio-Pouch. The latter is made from plant-based PLA from annually renewable resources and is biodegradable in industrial composting facilities according to[...]

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RAFNXT+

Climate friendly labels – Sustainable paper labels, with the power of the forest: UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+ is the label material certified by Carbon Trust for its contribution to climate protection. The raw materials used in the production of RAFNXT+ paper labels come exclusively from sustainably managed, FSC-certified forests. In addition to economic feasibility, the management of these forests[...]

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Natural Selection

Paper packaging – Plastic is ubiquitous in the packaging of dried fruits, nuts and seeds. The manufacturer Evolution Foods from Great Britain is now breaking new ground with its Natural Selection range and packaging its products with paper instead of plastic. The raw materials for the paper bags come from sustainable production. The bag itself can be[...]

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TIPA

Compostable film – As functional as normal plastic packaging, but just as compostable as an orange peel: film packaging from TIPA®. Highly transparent, durable, lightweight and moisture-resistant, yet fully printable – these are all properties that are valued in plastic and, with TIPA®, are now also available as a sustainable solution. The film packaging is food-safe and[...]

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Forest Film

Sustainable plastic labels – With Forest Film, UPM Raflatac introduces a material for sustainable plastic labels. Forest Film is made from 100% renewable wood-based raw materials in an ISCC-certified value chain and enables the gradual replacement of fossil-based film materials – without compromising on benefits and performance. The material was developed in collaboration with UPM Biofuels and is[...]

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Fiber Packaging

Customized packaging from natural fibers – Molded fiber sustainable packaging solutions have many advantages. They provide optimal product protection, are shock absorbent, resistant, volume reducing and biodegradable. By recycling waste paper or using renewable raw materials, their carbon footprint is small. Furthermore, an individual product design up to complex packaging forms can be realized, which can be refined in many[...]

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Fibrecote

Flexible paper barrier
Packaging
– AR Packaging ‘s Fibrecote combines the look and feel of paper with strong barrier properties. The material is made from natural kraft paper, which is produced from over 85% renewable plant fibers, and is used for lids, pre-made bags, tubular bag applications and as an unformed bottom film. It is available in a wide[...]

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