{"id":2344,"date":"2024-09-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2344"},"modified":"2024-09-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T04:00:00","slug":"sustainability-takes-center-stage-in-films-and-coatings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2344","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Takes Center Stage in Films and Coatings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"96.005920783993\">\n<p>\n<button id=\"TopBtn\" onclick=\"topFunction()\" title=\"Go to top\">Top<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\/><link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\"\/><link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lato:ital,wght@0,700;1,300&amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/><link href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/Image-Modals.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<div id=\"imageModalBackground\" onclick=\"backgroundClick(event);\">\n<p>\u2715<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/PS-articles.css\"\/>\n<style><![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[\n\th3 {\n\t\tfont-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #0072BC; margin: 40px 0 10px 0 !important;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatleft {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: left; width: 400px;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatnone {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: none; width: 100%;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.readMoreBtn {\n\t\twidth: 130px; padding: 5px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 900; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; border: none; background-color: #0072BC;\n\t}\n\t\n\ta:link,\n\ta:visited,\n\ta:hover,\n\ta:active {\n\t\tborder: none; text-decoration: none;\n\t}\n\t\n\t@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n\t\t.floatleft {\n\t\t\tfloat: none; width: 100%; margin: 10px auto;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\n]]]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<p>When it comes to films and coatings in the packaging industry, sustainability has been a key factor as of late. With national governments across the world calling for environmentally friendly packaging and consumers sharing similar attitudes, packaging manufacturers have been tasked with designing films and coatings that are not only functional, but also sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>Companies have tackled this challenge in a variety of ways. First, <a href=\"#Huhtamaki\" id=\"\">Huhtamaki<\/a> reached a significant multi-year deal with 2M Group of Companies to use Xampla\u2019s plastic-free Morro\u2122 coating for its takeaway boxes, allowing for the replacement of traditional and less sustainable barrier coatings.<\/p>\n<p>On the materials side, <a href=\"#Mondi\" id=\"\">Mondi<\/a> and traceless partnered to develop a new coating solution made from agricultural by-products, which led to significant greenhouse gas savings compared to traditionally used plastic.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"#Paramelt\" id=\"\">Paramelt<\/a> brought two unique coating solutions to the table with Paraflex Nowax, which is on par with polyethylene barriers despite being made from biodegradable materials, and Aquaseal, which is a fully recyclable, water-based coating.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about these developments below:<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Huhtamaki Reaches Deal to Use Xampla&#8217;s Morro\u2122 Coating Polymer for Takeaway Boxes<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/2024\/06\/18\/Xampla-Morro.png\" alt=\"Environmentally-friendly packaging with Xampla, Morro\u2122 Coating\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption1');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p><span id=\"caption1\">The deal allows Huhtamaki to enhance its use of environmentally friendly packaging solutions. <em>Courtesy of Xampla<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"15.64156626506\">\n<!--- Keep paragraphs together ---><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huhtamaki.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Huhtamaki<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.2m-holdings.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>2M Group of Companies<\/strong><\/a> have announced the first ever multi-year supply deal to deploy <a href=\"https:\/\/xampla.com\/morro\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Xampla\u2019s plastic-free Morro\u2122 Coating polymer<\/strong><\/a> to replace traditional barrier coatings in a range of takeaway boxes.<\/p>\n<p>The deal between Huhtamaki and 2M Group of Companies will see Morro\u2122 Coating deployed at scale in selected foodservice on-the-go applications, enhancing Huhtamaki\u2019s wider use of alternative recyclable and compostable packaging solutions derived from renewable sources.<\/p>\n<p>Huhtamaki\u2019s UK manufacturing facilities supply innovative packaging solutions to leading global Quick Service Restaurants, Specialty Coffees and catering brands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104775-huhtamaki-reaches-deal-to-use-xamplas-morro-coating-polymer-for-takeaway-boxes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Mondi and Traceless Develop new Coating Solution Made from Agricultural By-products<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/2024\/06\/18\/Mondi-traceless-coating.png\" alt=\"Mondi traceless coating\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption2');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p><span id=\"caption2\">The bio-circular coating will be able to replace traditionally used plastic coating. <em>Courtesy of Mondi Group<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondigroup.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mondi<\/strong><\/a>, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with advanced biomaterial engineers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traceless.eu\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>traceless<\/strong><\/a> to develop a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/3050-films-coatings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>coating<\/strong><\/a> solution based on by-products from the agricultural industry. This innovative bio-circular coating solution is the first of its kind and will be able to replace traditionally used plastic coating.<\/p>\n<p>There is an increasing demand for plastic alternatives in packaging solutions, and this new coating will respond to the demand directly: made from renewable plant-based materials, namely residues from the agricultural industry, it eliminates the need for fossil raw materials. traceless&#8217; consequential life-cycle assessment showed that the provision of traceless\u00ae material to the market leads to overall greenhouse gas savings of 76% from sourcing to disposal, if the material is used as a replacement for virgin PET. If only the production and disposal phase is considered, these savings add up to 95%. Also, the material is certified home compostable by DIN CERTCO according to NF T51-800.<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104776-mondi-and-traceless-develop-new-coating-solution-made-from-agricultural-by-products\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>Paramelt Coatings Help Reduce Environmental Impact of Packaging Material<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/2023\/04\/Paramelt-FINAL.jpg\" alt=\"Cornflakes packaging with Paramelt coating\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption3');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p><span id=\"caption3\">The range makes fully recyclable and compostable paper-based packaging structures possible. <em>Courtesy of Paramelt<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When designing packaging in today\u2019s context of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/keywords\/5658-circular-economy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>circular economy<\/strong><\/a>, not only the mere functionality of the packaging, but also the environmental impact has to be considered. Sourcing and end-of-life scenarios for the packaging material have become decisive criteria.<\/p>\n<p>This has led to renewed interest in paper-based packaging. In combination with suitable coatings, they can offer the required barrier and heat-seal functionality needed for many packaging applications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramelt.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Paramelt<\/strong><\/a> provides two key platforms enabling the creation of high-performance packaging papers while maintaining the benefits of this highly attractive substrate:<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/103780-paramelt-coatings-help-reduce-environmental-impact-of-packaging-material\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/104978-sustainability-takes-center-stage-in-films-and-coatings\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top \u2715 When it comes to films and coatings in the packaging industry, sustainability has been a key factor as of late. 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