{"id":7153,"date":"2025-05-19T09:26:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T13:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7153"},"modified":"2025-05-19T09:26:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T13:26:28","slug":"elopak-introduces-natural-white-board-for-fresh-liquids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7153","title":{"rendered":"Elopak introduces Natural White Board for fresh liquids"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Global packaging provider Elopak has launched a new paperboard solution intended for fresh liquids within chilled distribution systems.<\/p>\n

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The Natural White Board aspires to decrease the carbon footprint of packaging by as much as 14% when compared to standard board cartons, the company said.<\/p>\n

Created in collaboration with Stora Enso, the new board will be accessible across Elopak\u2019s Pure-Pak cartons in all regions.<\/p>\n

Elopak said this initiative underscores the company\u2019s dedication to sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in its product range.<\/p>\n

The board incorporates a specialised finishing technique that produces a naturally smooth outer surface, removing the necessity for traditional clay coatings.<\/p>\n

This innovative method also diminishes the quantity of plastic coating, specifically polyethylene (PE), thereby further improving the carton\u2019s environmental impact.<\/p>\n

The launch of this board follows the principles established with Elopak\u2019s Natural Brown Board, which was introduced in 2017.<\/p>\n

Natural Brown Board is produced from unbleached paper fibres, requiring less energy and chemicals during manufacturing.<\/p>\n

In contrast, the new white paperboard employs bleached fibres solely in the top layer, achieving a pristine white appearance while utilising less PE than standard alternatives.<\/p>\n

Elopak product and development executive vice-president Uwe Schulze said: \u201cDrawing upon decades of innovation, the Pure-Pak carton remains iconic in fibre-based packaging. With the introduction of the Natural White Board, customers can further improve their carbon footprint significantly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis latest innovation empowers our customers to choose a more sustainable packaging solution while still benefitting from traditional white paperboard that offers greater design flexibility and stands out on the supermarket shelves.\u201d<\/p>\n

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