Holmen Iggesund launches cartonboard with Bio E, a barrier coating made from 75 per cent renewable raw materials and approved for industrial composting.
Packaging solutions made from cartonboard are in demand because they help to reduce the use of plastics and improve the carbon footprint. To date, however, most barrier coatings that are laminated onto cardboard to protect food are still largely made from plastics based on fossil raw materials. With Bio E Holmen Iggesund now a sustainable barrier coatingwhich consists of 75 per cent renewable raw materials.
"The previous generation of our bio-based barrier coatings only consisted of around 30 per cent renewable raw materials. Bio E now represents a significant improvement and is also approved for industrial composting". Per BerglundProduct Manager Value added Products, Holmen Iggesund
The development of Bio E is the next step on the way to completely bio-based barrier coatingswhich are not inferior to conventional plastic-based coatings (PE) in terms of robustness, safety or functionality.
Sustainable Bio E barrier coating is FDA-compliant
Bio E is resistant to liquids and grease and is microwave-safe. The coating fulfils both European requirements as well as those of the US FDA for food contact products and is therefore suitable for all types of food packaging. The new barrier coating is offered in combination with various cartonboard qualities from Holmen Iggesund.
SourceHolmen Iggesund
