Paper and board supplier Chapelton has launched its Sustaina range of packaging papers and boards, featuring Sustaina Black – said to be the ‘world’s first’ carbon-free black pigmented barrier-coated paper and board.
Sustaina Black utilizes Nature Coatings’ black pigment made from wood waste. The flagship product is suitable for direct food contact with grease and moisture resistance. The range also includes Sustaina Pack - a PFAS free lightweight barrier board with half the usual coating weight, which is widely recyclable as paper waste - and Sustaina Oven, a heat-resistant, aqueous dispersion-coated board recyclable in the paper waste stream and suitable for temperatures up to 220ºC.
Another part of the range is Sustaina Cup, a recyclable alternative to PE-coated cups, said to be recyclable as a mono-material, re-pulpable and PFAS free. Sustaina Flute is PE and PET-free microfluted corrugated board with an ‘excellent’ barrier to grease and moisture and recyclable in the paper stream.
Chapelton’s new range also includes Sustaina Flex, a flexible, heat-sealable barrier solution that’s fully recyclable and re-pulpable. The company adds that it provides excellent protection against grease, water and oxygen.
Neil Skelton, managing director of Chapelton, commented: “Sustaina represents a significant step forward in sustainable packaging. By combining Chapelton’s manufacturing expertise with eco-innovations, we’ve created a high-performance product range that aligns with our mission to reduce environmental impact without compromising quality.”
In related news, in May Elopak unveiled its new paperboard for fresh liquids in chilled distribution chains, said to have a carbon footprint reduction of up to 14% compared to cartons made with standard board. Designed in collaboration with Stora Enso, the company hopes to make the paperboard available across its range of Pure-Pak cartons in all markets.
Earlier this year Cepi released its preliminary statistics report, stating that the European pulp and paper sector saw increases in consumption and production in 2024, with packaging driving its recycling performance. However, it cautioned that upcoming energy and industry policies, global trade wars, and geopolitical instability could still cause ‘profound impact’.
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