In a recent press release, DS Smith, a subsidiary of International Paper, announced that it launched a recyclable, reusable cooler.
The press release states that "We have launched our 100% recyclable and reusable cooler as a sustainable alternative to plastic and Styrofoam coolers. Crafted from environmentally friendly, wax-free corrugated board, our "GoChill Cooler" provides consumers with a solution to keep food and beverages fresh on-the-go while reducing waste and carbon emissions.
"The moisture-resistant design is ideal for consumers who value more sustainable packaging options, particularly when spending time outdoors. Studies show 63% of those likely to purchase this cooler believe minimizing their environmental impact is important and 52% are willing to spend more for a product that is eco-friendly. The product has also been tested to meet food-grade safety standards and offers the same cooling efficiency as other coolers without the negative environmental impact. Because GoChill Cooler utilizes our GreenCoat® technology, a food-safe, moisture-resistant, recyclable coated box solution, consumers can trust their food and beverages are temperature-controlled, insulated and protected."
Stora Enso recently announced that it launched Performa Nove, a high-yield folding boxboard for consumer packaging.
The press release states that "Stora Enso is expanding its core packaging material offering with the launch of Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) that combines high yield with exceptional performance. The new board is designed to meet the growing demand for renewable, recyclable, and efficient packaging solutions in segments such as dry, frozen, and chilled food, chocolate, and confectionery.
Performa Nova is now available to customers for orders following the start-up of Stora Enso's state-of-the-art consumerboard production line in Oulu, Finland. The launch is a result of a major investment in fiber-based materials, reinforcing Stora Enso's long-term commitment to packaging sustainability and innovation.
Performa Nova is produced using FiberLight Tec™, Stora Enso's extensively tested and proven proprietary technology that enables the creation of strong yet lightweight board. The result is higher material efficiency, which allows for more packages to be produced with less raw material -- without sacrificing packaging strength or visual appearance."
Mondi recently announced that it helped reduce Evonik's carbon footprint with new paper bags for chemical powders.
The press release states. "The lightweight bag has been developed to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging for fumed silica, which is used as a performance additive in various industrial and consumer applications.
Evonik started investigating more sustainable packaging in 2022 and worked closely with Mondi to find an innovative solution. The collaboration resulted in a two-ply pre-made paper-based bag, removing a plastic-coated paper layer from the previous packaging. This means that less paper and plastic is used, resulting in an overall weight reduction of the packaging by 30%, compared to the previous solution. The new paper bag also has a lower carbon footprint which was assessed in Mondi's in-house life cycle-based PIA (Product Impact Assessment) tool. Following intensive tests conducted by Evonik, the suitability and product protection of the new bags were proven, and the bags are now launched to the market.
The new bag was created using Mondi's high porosity kraft paper, which offers superior strength, durability and stretch. Mondi applies a small amount of spot coating to the bag, enabling Evonik to securely seal it after filling. The new bag is recyclable according to the CEPI v.3 test method and 4evergreen's fibre-based packaging recyclability evaluation protocol."
We will keep you apprised of further developments.
Helen Roush is Executive Vice President of Paperitalo Publications.
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