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The Carbon Trust has certified the carbon footprint of UPM Raflatac’s Linerless products

26 January 2022
Circular Economy

The carbon footprint of UPM Raflatac’s Linerless products has been certified by the Carbon Trust, a global climate consultancy driven by the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised…Read more →

Teknos participates in a large research project to develop bio-based binders and coatings

11 December 2021
Bio-based

Objective to enable nearly fully bio-based content in products Coating manufacturer Teknos is participating in a project to develop bio-based binders and coatings as sustainable alternatives for fossil-based materials. The…Read more →

Metsä Board gains a triple CDP ‘A’ score for environmental leadership

7 December 2021
Bio-based, Resource Efficiency

Metsä Board’s mission is to create packaging solutions that respect nature. Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a…Read more →

Bioplastic Feedstocks

1 December 2021
Bio-based

Here's a list of bioplastics, bio-based, fossil-free and biomass feedstocks AgaveApplesAvocadoBambooBananaCactusCanolaCassavaCastor oilCelluloseChicken FeathersChitin and ChitosanCoconutCorkCornCottonCO2EggsElephant Grass / MiscanthusEucalyptusFecesFish ScalesFood WasteFungi & MushroomHairHempInsectsLigninMangoMelon RindsMethaneMilkMussel ShellsOlive PitsOrange PeelOystersPalm OilPeasPineapple PeelsPine NeedlesPotato WasteRed…Read more →

Bio E takes barrier coatings a step closer to becoming completely fossil free

2 September 2021
Bio-based

Holmen Iggesund launches paperboard coated with Bio E, a barrier coating solution made from 75 percent renewable raw materials and approved for industrial composting. Paperboard packaging solutions have come as…Read more →