Eastman and UPM Partner to Develop a Novel Paper-Based Food Packaging Solution
Eastman and UPM Specialty Papers have partnered to develop an innovative food packaging solution. The collaboration combines Eastman's compostable and biobased Solus™ additives with BioPBS™, which can be extrusion coated onto UPM's barrier base papers. The solution provides heat sealability and enhanced adhesion at low coat weights, specifically designed for recyclability in food applications requiring oxygen and grease barriers, such as confectionery packaging. The materials have received industrial and home compostable certifications or are pending certification.
Eastman e UPM Specialty Papers hanno stretto una partnership per sviluppare una soluzione innovativa per il confezionamento alimentare. Questa collaborazione combina gli additivi compostabili e biobasati Solus™ di Eastman con il BioPBS™, che può essere estruso e rivestito sui cartoni barriera di UPM. La soluzione offre sigillabilità a caldo e una maggiore adesione con bassi pesi di rivestimento, progettata specificamente per la riciclabilità nelle applicazioni alimentari che richiedono barriere all'ossigeno e al grasso, come nel packaging per dolciumi. I materiali hanno ricevuto certificazioni di compostabilità industriale e domestica o sono in attesa di certificazione.
Eastman y UPM Specialty Papers han formado una alianza para desarrollar una solución innovadora de embalaje alimentario. La colaboración combina los aditivos compostables y biobasados Solus™ de Eastman con BioPBS™, que se puede aplicar como recubrimiento por extrusión sobre los papeles base de barrera de UPM. La solución proporciona capacidad de sellado al calor y una mejor adhesión con pesos de recubrimiento bajos, diseñada específicamente para ser reciclable en aplicaciones alimentarias que requieren barreras contra el oxígeno y las grasas, como el embalaje de confitería. Los materiales han recibido certificaciones de compostabilidad industrial y doméstica o están pendientes de certificación.
이스만과 UPM 스페셜티 페이퍼스는 혁신적인 식품 포장 솔루션을 개발하기 위해 협력했습니다. 이 협업은 이스만의 퇴비화 가능하고 바이오 기반의 솔루스™ 첨가제를 UPM의 차단용 기초지에 압출 코팅할 수 있는 바이오PBS™와 결합합니다. 이 솔루션은 열 밀봉성과 낮은 코팅 무게에서의 향상된 접착성을 제공하며, 산소 및 기름 차단이 필요한 식품 응용 분야의 재활용 가능성을 위해 특별히 설계되었습니다. 이 소재들은 산업용 및 가정용 퇴비화 인증을 받았거나 인증 대기 중입니다.
Eastman et UPM Specialty Papers ont formé un partenariat pour développer une solution d'emballage alimentaire innovante. Cette collaboration combine les additifs Solus™ compostables et biosourcés d'Eastman avec le BioPBS™, qui peut être appliqué en revêtement par extrusion sur les papiers de base à barrière d'UPM. La solution offre une capacité de scellage à chaud et une adhésion améliorée avec de faibles poids de revêtement, spécialement conçue pour être recyclable dans les applications alimentaires nécessitant des barrières contre l'oxygène et les graisses, comme dans l'emballage de confiseries. Les matériaux ont reçu des certifications de compostabilité industrielle et domestique ou sont en attente de certification.
Eastman und UPM Specialty Papers haben eine Partnerschaft geschlossen, um eine innovative Lösung für die Lebensmittelverpackung zu entwickeln. Die Zusammenarbeit kombiniert Eastmans kompostierbare und biobasierte Solus™-Additive mit BioPBS™, das auf die Barrierematerialien von UPM extrusionsbeschichtet werden kann. Die Lösung bietet Heißversiegelbarkeit und verbesserte Haftung bei niedrigen Beschichtungsgewichten und wurde speziell für die Recycelbarkeit in Lebensmittelanwendungen mit Anforderungen an Sauerstoff- und Fettbarrieren, wie z.B. die Verpackung von Süßwaren, entwickelt. Die Materialien haben industrielle und haushaltsübliche Kompostierungszertifikate erhalten oder warten auf die Zertifizierung.
- Development of innovative sustainable packaging solution
- Product meets both industrial and home compostability standards
- Strategic partnership with UPM enhances market position in sustainable packaging
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This partnership between Eastman and UPM represents an incremental development in sustainable packaging solutions, though its immediate financial impact appears The collaboration leverages Eastman's Solus additives with UPM's specialty papers to create food-safe, compostable packaging - aligning with industry trends toward eco-friendly materials. While promising for future growth in the
The solution targets the confectionery segment, which requires specialized barrier properties. However, market penetration will depend on cost competitiveness, scalability and customer adoption rates. Without concrete financial metrics or major customer commitments, this partnership's near-term impact on Eastman's
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2024 / Eastman:
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Eastman's Solus™ additives have co-created a flexible, food-safe packaging solution with UPM Specialty Papers. This unique approach combines the compostable1 and biobased Solus™ portfolio with BioPBS™, which can be extrusion coated onto UPM's barrier base papers. These coatings offer heat sealability and enhanced adhesion at low coat weights. Designed for recyclability, this solution is ideal for food applications such as confectionery, that need oxygen and grease barriers. Discover more about Solus and stay tuned for the full story.
1 UPM barrier base papers: industrially (EN13432:2000) and home (NFT51-800:2015) compostable
Eastman SolusTM: Industrial: TUV Austria and BPI certification
Home: Passed ISO 14855-1, certification pending
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