Plastic-free paper pouch for dog treats in the UK

Plastic-free paper pouch for dog treats in the UK

When we first launched our EcoBarrier Flex™, we didn’t expect to find our products on the shelves of a leading UK supermarket chain, in less than a year. And yet, there we were, having supplied a plastic-free paper pouch for novelty dog treats. The journey started...
Sequel to plastic packaging is a cellulose-based film

Sequel to plastic packaging is a cellulose-based film

Alongside several industry partners, Colombier supports VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) in the quest to develop an environmentally friendly cellulose-based film for packaging applications. Funded by the...
Down-to-earth approach to sustainability

Down-to-earth approach to sustainability

? ????-??-????? ???????? ?? ?????????????? ? (responding to disheartening recyclability statistics) Reusing waste materials is an obvious way to achieve a more ecologically sustainable way of life. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy, certainly not everywhere. Not...
Mineral oil barrier for eco-friendly corrugated boxes

Mineral oil barrier for eco-friendly corrugated boxes

Laboratory tests show that the new Colombier EcoBarrier Kraft paper prevents migration of mineral oils (MOSH/MOAH) into food. EcoBarrier grease and water vapor barriers protect and preserve packaged food, whilst simultaneously the mineral oil barrier stops harmful...
Put it in print: paper books are here to stay

Put it in print: paper books are here to stay

Despite the popularity of e-books, traditional paper books continue to hold their ground. A recent University study found that 96% of surveyed students preferred reading printed books over digital ones. This preference extends beyond students to many other readers,...
Adding a layer of ingenuity to corrugated packaging

Adding a layer of ingenuity to corrugated packaging

Cardboard is a clever construction. While laminated board consists of multiple layers of paper glued together to make the material thicker and stronger, corrugated board takes it up a notch. Wavy carton is used to strengthen and reinforce packaging cardboard, adding...