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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Gelato fiasco

Paper ice container – “If I’m already trying to reduce my plastic consumption as an individual consumer, why shouldn’t I be realistic and remove the millions of plastic containers I have some control over from the equation?” says Joshua Davis, co-founder and CEO of American ice cream brand Gelato Fiasco. Now the ice cream manufacturer is using a[...]

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Paperly™

Paper based thermoformable packaging – Amcor and French brand owner Charcupac have jointly developed Paperly™, a thermoformable packaging based on FSC-certified paper. The packaging solution impresses with its natural, rustic look and organic feel – perfect for sausage and cheese. Paperly™ received a Diamond Finalists Award and impressed the judges with its recyclability in the paper stream, resealability and[...]

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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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High performance lidding films

Recyclable barrier films – AR Packaging offers a range of lidding films with customized barrier properties and high mechanical strength for the forming of food packaging. The product range includes Ecotop, EcoLite and Fibrecote, each with different properties to meet sealing and recyclability requirements as the materials are mono plastic, PET or paper. The films are suitable for[...]

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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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Sentinel

Renewable Ice Cream Carton – Plant-based packaging solutions provider Evergreen Packaging is helping Oatly Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert extend its commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing with the renewable Sentinel ice cream carton. This is an environmentally friendly paper-based packaging that is coated with a renewable coating. Sugarcane-based polyethylene was used for this, making the board completely renewable because both[...]

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NatureFlex™

Natural film made from renewable raw materials – It may be amazing, but the foil in which the VIVANI chocolates are packaged is actually not plastic – although it looks the same. This is a NatureFlex™ film made from renewable raw materials, more precisely cellulose from sustainably controlled cultivation. A real packaging innovation that offers higher aroma protection than conventional plastic film[...]

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Paper bag for freezer

One recyclable
TK paper bag
– The Special Packaging Award of the German Sustainability Award went to food manufacturer Frosta in December 2020 for its paper bag for frozen vegetables. With this special award for more sustainable product packaging ideas, the German Sustainability Award Foundation (together with REWE Group) honored packaging that does not require any plastic coating or film[...]

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SustainaPouch

Compostable
sous vide bags
– Vacuum bags are a food packaging with many advantages. For hygienic storage of food, vacuum sealing is an excellent method. Gentle cooking of food directly in the bag, which is placed in hot water for a longer period of time for this purpose (sous-vide cooking), has also become indispensable in modern kitchens and is[...]

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