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Paper Packaging Innovations and Companies that Are Leading the Way

3 min read ResourceWise : Oct 14, '24 Each month, we continue to see leading brands and companies unveil innovative sustainable paper-based solutions. This blog post rounds up the most significant

3 min read

ResourceWise : Oct 14, '24

Each month, we continue to see leading brands and companies unveil innovative sustainable paper-based solutions. This blog post rounds up the most significant headlines from the past month, showcasing the efforts of industry leaders as they strive to reduce environmental impact and embrace eco-friendly practices. Dive into the latest developments in sustainable packaging and discover how these initiatives are shaping a greener future.

McDonald's plans to introduce a Mini McFlurry option, which will be served in four-flap cups for both small and standard sizes of its soft serve dessert. This Mini McFlurry will be available at participating McDonald's locations throughout the United States. The initiative aims to support the company's objective of using 100% renewable, recycled, or certified materials for its primary guest packaging by 2025. Read more: www.packagingeurope.com

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Koehler Paper has introduced two varieties of heat-sealable packaging paper designed with both grease and oil barriers, as well as a unique aroma barrier specifically for tea packaging. This new collection includes Koehler NexPlus Tea Aroma and Koehler NexPlus Tea Flavor. Additionally, Koehler NexPlus Tea Pure and Koehler NexPlus Tea Coat are ideal for heat-sealed teabag wrapping and flow packs, available with a natural texture or a shiny finish, and are suitable for knurled teabag wrapping where barrier properties are not essential. To ensure compatibility with current packaging machinery, the company is providing pre-printed rolls as samples for tea envelopes. Read more: www.koehler.com

Mondi is collaborating with Welton, Bibby, and Baron, a packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG sectors, to launch recyclable paper-based bread bags in stores. The supplier is transforming Mondi’s FunctionalBarrier Paper Reduce into brown and white paper bags for various pre-packed fresh bread items. Mondi manufactures the kraft paper using responsibly sourced fibers and applies a coating in-house to ensure the necessary barrier properties of the final packaging. Read more: www.mondigroup.com

Kellanova Europe, collaborating with Sonoco, has introduced an updated Pringles tube in Ireland. Constructed from paper and recyclable materials, this revamped design aims to maintain the original tube's protective qualities, ensuring the product's freshness and safety. The packaging features a paper base, intended to align with household recycling systems and the waste paper stream. The plastic lid can be recycled separately. Kellanova is confident that the enhanced recyclability of this new tube will support the company's sustainability objectives in packaging. Read more: www.portalpackaging.com.br

Image Source: Sonoco

Fedrigoni has introduced the Symbol Gift Card Board, a gift card free of plastic. Crafted from renewable fibers, it has achieved an 'A+' rating from the Aticelca 501 evaluation system. The card is also notable for its excellent performance in printing and converting, attributed to its high-quality surface finish. Read more: www.portalpackaging.com.br

Sainsbury's is aiming to cut plastic packaging in its stores by 50% by 2025. The plan involves transitioning all doughnuts and pastries from clam-shell packaging to cardboard and paper, while in-store bakery bread will be wrapped in recyclable paper bags featuring a plastic window. This window can be easily detached and recycled at Sainsbury’s supermarket front-of-store recycling points. Additionally, the cardboard and paper materials can be recycled through home curbside collection. Read more: www.plasteurope.com

Sonoco has introduced its EnviroCan, featuring a paper bottom, to Marigold Health Foods for their plant-based products. This new EnviroCan design ensures food safety and extends shelf life by offering a barrier against oxygen and moisture. By reducing packaging weight by more than 20%, Marigold has decreased fuel usage during transportation. This packaging has a smaller environmental impact than other rigid packaging options and is made from sustainable and recyclable materials. It is now available in most UK supermarkets, showcasing the latest OPRL recycling logo. Read more: www.sonocoeurope.com

Image Source: Sonoco

Mondelez International and Saica Group have collaborated to introduce a new mono paper-based packaging solution tailored for multipack biscuit products. This innovative packaging is crafted for recycling within the paper waste stream and utilizes FSC certified paper along with cold sealing capabilities. By implementing this paper packaging for LU’s “Véritable Petit Beurre”, as well as “Petit Brun Extra” and “LU Thé” biscuits, Mondelez International aims to cut virgin plastic usage by 63% per pack across France, Belgium, and the UK. Read more: www.mynewsdesk.com