Enhancing Sustainability of Molded Fiber Food Packaging with Cellulose Fibrils

The demand for sustainable, recyclable and environmentally friendly food packaging is rapidly increasing. The change is mainly driven by tightening legislations and consumers looking for more sustainable options.

Packaging industry is seeking for fiber-based solutions that would enable them to meet the performance and processability of the plastic based packaging.

At Borregaard, our cellulose fibril-based solutions, known as Exilva, provide significant enhancements in the performance of molded fiber products, specialty papers, and barrier coatings, making the smooth transfer from plastic based packaging to fiber based alternatives possible.

Challenges in sustainabile Food Packaging:

Traditional technologies used in manufacturing fiber-based packaging materials often face challenges such as heavy weight, poor mechanical strength and, inadequate barrier properties. These issues hinder the shift from plastic-based packaging to fiber-based packaging. 

Our Solution:

Borregaard's Exilva is a perfect solution for the development of more sustainable molded fiber products that can meet the performance and requirements of the plastic based alternatives.

Key Benefits:

• Lightweighting: Exilva allows the reduction of the packaging weight while keeping the performance at the same level.
• Improved Mechanical Strength: Enhances the structural integrity of molded fiber products and let manufacturers to use of lower quality fibers.
• Sustainability: Addition of Exilva will lead to reduction in waste and lower carbon footprint while maintaining good recyclability.
• Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including molded fiber packaging, specialty papers, and barrier coatings.

Access detailed technical documentation and bulletins that support our claims and provide insights into the optimal use of Exilva in your formulations. For more information, support, or inquiries about our products, please reach out through our contact page. Our team of experts is here to assist you.