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Sustainable Paper Packaging: From Material Sourcing to End-of-Life Solutions
Comprehensive guide to sustainable paper packaging from a 50+ year UK converter. Learn about FSC certification, coating alternatives, circular economy compliance, and real environmental impact.
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Sustainability Articles
Measuring Sustainability: KPIs and Reporting Frameworks for Paper Packaging Converters
Comprehensive guide to sustainability metrics for paper packaging: carbon footprints, water usage, waste rates, certification frameworks, and reporting standards.
Wax Coatings and Release Agents: Balancing Performance with Environmental Responsibility
Technical deep-dive into wax coatings for paper packaging - paraffin, PE, bio-wax alternatives, silicone release agents. Performance trade-offs, costs, and recyclability impacts explained.
Beyond Recycling: Designing Paper Packaging for Circular Economy Compliance
Master circular economy principles for paper packaging design. UK EPR regulations, design for recycling strategies, and avoiding contamination pitfalls.
The Hidden Carbon Footprint of Paper Packaging: Manufacturing, Transport, and the UK Advantage
Detailed carbon footprint analysis of paper packaging from pulp to delivery. Learn why UK manufacturing significantly reduces emissions vs. imported alternatives.
Biodegradability vs. Compostability: What Food Businesses Need to Know About Paper Packaging
Confused about biodegradable vs. compostable paper packaging? Learn the critical differences, EN 13432 standards, and how coatings affect breakdown for food contact applications.