TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Coatings
traceless materials announces a strategic partnership with Mondi, a packaging and paper provider. traceless materials is an innovator in sustainable material technologies. The collaboration aims to push the application of traceless®, a novel and natural plastic alternative, across the paper industry on a large scale.
Environmental Impact of Traditional Plastic Coatings
Traditional paper coating methods often involve the use of synthetic plastics to enhance sealing and barrier properties. These coatings, derived from non-renewable petroleum resources, are not biodegradable under industrial composting conditions.
In contrast, traceless® is bio-based on residues and naturally compostable, breaking down in a short timeframe without leaving any harmful residues. By introducing an alternative to conventional plastic coatings with traceless®, the partnership between traceless materials and Mondi is set to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It will decrease the volume of unnecessary plastic waste generated, all while being recyclable in existing paper recycling streams. This shift meets increasing consumer and regulatory demands for environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
traceless materials has pioneered the development of a biocircular and certified plastic-free granulate from plant residues. It aims to replace plastics with a regenerative alternative. Mondi is renowned for its sustainable business practices and global reach in the paper and packaging industry. The partnership represents a critical step forward in traceless materials’ mission to significantly reduce global plastic pollution.
Anne Lamp, CEO and co-founder of traceless materials, states, "
Our collaboration with Mondi is more than just a partnership. It’s a powerful combination of innovation and scale. Together, we are ready to transform the paper coating industry by implementing our traceless® material coating alternative on a scale that only a company like Mondi can achieve. This is a major step towards a sustainable future where our material becomes a standard in everyday products."
Marko Schuster, COO Functional Paper and Films at Mondi, states, "
This partnership aligns perfectly with Mondi's commitment to making packaging and paper sustainable by design. Working with traceless® allows us to introduce innovative, natural solutions to our customers, further enhancing our approach to responsible production and consumption. Jointly we are taking the next step in developing solutions that contribute to a circular economy."
Source: traceless