Dart Container Corporation and PulPac have announced a strategic partnership to install the first Dry Molded Fiber production line in North America, PulPac Scala.
Supported by PulPac’s North American sales agent Seismic Solutions, Dart has become a PulPac licensee. The partnership aims to expand Dart’s product portfolio and utilize PulPac’s technology to meet growing market demands for more sustainable packaging solutions.
PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber manufacturing process is said to use significantly less water and energy than traditional fibre forming. Apparently, the dry mould process lowers the CO2 production footprint by up to 80% and is up to 10 times faster than conventional fibre forming.
“Our investment in Dry Molded Fiber technology aligns with our ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Michael Bradley, Dart’s senior vice president of Fiber Development. “Increasing our fibre production capabilities will enable Dart to offer our customers an even broader range of sustainable packaging options, including US-manufactured supply.”
In April, ICA Sweden announced it was implementing Stora Enso’s moulded wood fibre trays for flowers in place of traditional polystyrene alternatives, claiming the transition would reduce CO2 emissions by up to 81%. The trays are said to constitute sustainably sourced Nordic wood fibre and are reportedly produced using 100% green electricity.
The following month, Iceland Foods utilized Paptic’s wood fibre-based material to produce reusable, recyclable carrier bags that claim to use 40% less raw materials than other strong paper solutions. The bag is designed to carry heavy, wet, and frozen goods and can be recycled with paper or cardboard at end-of-life.
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