Promote the application and recycling of polycoated paper

Polycoated paper packaging, cartons for your milk or juice, containers for your frozen foods and boxes for your home needs are everywhere. However, the process has historically faced unique questions about the impact of resin in a product or whether municipal recycling programs want to accept polycoated paper to begin with.

While the challenges seem daunting, industry leaders believe they’re solvable. They formed an alliance last year with industry organizations, brand owners and packaging producers including Sonoco to address root causes and build a roadmap toward widespread end-market acceptance.

Polycoated paper represents an incredibly versatile packaging substrate. It’s water and grease resistant, heat-sealable, safe, durable, rigid or flexible and easy for high-quality prints. They’re a versatile and reliable choice for consumers and almost every end-market including food and healthcare industries.

Recapturing this valuable material is essential to advancing the circular economy; actionable guidance is the first step forward.