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The Good Cup

A Sustainable Multi-Purpose Paper Cup – An alternative to wood based paper cups, The Good Cup‘s smart foldable design can seal itself tightly and eliminate the need for a lid. Whether containing liquids or solid foods, the cup form can be adjusted to fit the needs of its content. Made in partnership with EnvoPAP, the paper is made of discarded[...]

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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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CoffeeCup Paper

Graphic paper from disposable cups – According to the Federal Environment Agency, 2.8 billion disposable cups are consumed annually in Germany alone, mostly plastic-coated paper cups that currently end up in the trash because they cannot be recycled in a proportionate and economical way. The cups are made of a composite of paper and plastic – and it is precisely[...]

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ECKO-TRAY

Cost-efficient and reliable cardboard trays – With its ECKO-TRAY carton trays with film seal, ECKO-PACK offers a sustainable and affordable solution for packaging food. ECKO-PACK is free from additives such as PE coatings, lime and adhesives. Due to the particularly low weight of the packaging, up to 90 % CO2 can be saved during transport. A protective atmosphere can be[...]

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Meal Bag

Corn starch edible packaging – Packaging as part of the food chain instead of waste – based on this idea, product designer Amelie Graf has developed a concept to reduce packaging waste. The result is Meal Bag – an edible food packaging. In this way, the designer wants to contribute to a rethinking of the way we deal with[...]

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Vanish PCR

Sustainable no label look labels – UPM introduces UPM Raflatac VanishTM PCR, an ultra-transparent labelstock. Thanks to its particularly low material thickness and the use of 90% recycled PET, this requires fewer raw materials than standard clear-on-clear products. When applied to transparent containers, this allows a true “no-label look”‘ with improved environmental performance. The film is ideal for a wide[...]

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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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AINIA

Technology
center for new packaging
materials – The AINIA is one of the largest European technology centers with more than 700 affiliated companies and 1,300 customers. Founded in 1987 as a non-profit organization, the Research and Development Center works to help companies develop sustainable packaging materials with improved and novel functionality. From the point of view of sustainability, biotechnology plays an[...]

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Celova

Manufacturer of microfibrillated cellulose materials – Weidmann Fiber Technology is the world’s leading supplier of materials based on microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and the associated know-how. Microfibrillated cellulose materials are created just like ordinary paper on the basis of wood. MFC is a natural building block of wood fibers. These are composed of a matrix of fibril bundles and these in[...]

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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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Ecomailer

Sustainable packaging options for eCommerce – HeapsGood is a sustainable packaging company specifically targeting the eCommerce market. The Australian company offers a range of bio-based alternatives to typical fossil plastic online retail packaging products, including industrially compostable tape, labels and home compostable mailer bags. The latter are waterproof, flexible and tear-resistant to meet the requirements of online shopping. Beyond that,[...]

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S.E. Packaging group

Manufacturer of paper-based packaging solutions – Hong Kong-based S.E. Packaging Group Ltd. supplies a variety of paper-based packaging solutions for transporting, protecting and storing various products. There are numerous types of paper to choose from for customizing food packaging bags, including kraft paper, coated papers, white board and offset papers. These have different properties in terms of strength, smoothness and[...]

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