While paper packaging in many ways is more naturally eco-friendly than plastic packaging, Sun Chemical is busy developing inks and coatings solutions to ensure that true recyclability is achieved as the ‘paperization’ trend gains steam.

Company will highlight its complete portfolio of sustainable solutions for the packaging and narrow web, tag and label markets.

The plastic and PFAS-free coating will be manufactured at scale at the 2M Group of Companies facility in Milton Keynes and supplied under its new business venture, Sustainable Packaging Technologies.

With this innovation, packaging producers can use the HEIDELBERG portfolio of flexographic machines to print-apply Solenis’ barrier coatings.

In the packaging industry, sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Companies like Huhtamaki, Mondi, traceless, and Paramelt are introducing sustainable films and coatings to meet the demand for environmentally friendly packaging. Learn more about these developments here.

New unit is the exclusive license holder for Morro – the bio-based material derived from natural plant proteins that is fully biodegradable and home compostable.

This innovative bio-circular coating solution is the first of its kind and will be able to replace traditionally used plastic coating.

The deal between Huhtamaki and 2M Group of Companies will see Morro™ Coating deployed at scale in selected foodservice on-the-go applications, enhancing Huhtamaki’s wider use of alternative recyclable and compostable packaging solutions derived from renewable sources.

Utilizing modern, high-tech compounding lines in its polymer processing facility, the plant is now producing premium concentrated masterbatch.

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