Paperboard with aqueous barrier coating

High-barrier aqueous coated paperboard is an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional paperboard products, offering a sustainable solution for various packaging applications including hot cups and takeaway packaging. Produced from responsibly sourced paper fibers, this paperboard is coated with aqueous material that provides moisture resistance without compromising its ability to break down in composting environments or to be recycled in the paper recycling system. The aqueous coating ensures the paperboard remains functional for numerous applications, such as; food, coffee, cosmetics and other consumer goods.

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Sustainability

Fossil fuel reduction

Home compostable

Industrial compostable

Non-toxic inks

Recyclable paper

Renewable materials

Certifications

FSC

The Good

Acqueous coatings are water-based and in most cass can be composted and/or recycled
the paperboard to break down into organic matter in composting facilities, contributing to soil health and reducing the burden on landfill
Aqueous coatings provide moisture resistance, ensuring that the paperboard remains functional for various applications without compromising its ability to break down in composting conditions
It has wide consumer appeal with a Plastic Free certification

The Bad

While aqueous coatings offer moisture resistance, they may not be as effective as certain non-compostable coatings, such as those made from petroleum-based materials. This limitation might affect the suitability of the paperboard for certain applications
Typically it is more expensive than traditional non-compostable materials
Despite it being compostable and/or recyclable infrastructure to process the material is currently limited

Raw materials

Paper

Paper plays a critical role in packaging as a versatile, sustainable, and cost-effective material, widely used for its protective properties, eco-friendliness, and branding potential.

Recycled pulp

Recycled pulp is produced through pulping, breaking down used paper and cardboard into fibers, involving shredding waste, washing to remove contaminants, and dissolving glue or resin via chemical or mechanical pulping methods.

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