In Finland, Huhtamaki, a global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, announced the launch of ICON packaging, a new paper technology, initially for use for ice cream containers and lids, which enables recycling in communities with paper product recycling programs across the United States.
The new solution combines Huhtamaki’s proprietary water-based barrier coating with SFI-certified paperboard and results in the entire package being made with 95% renewable biobased material. This enables the ice cream containers and lids to be recycled along with other paper products such as folded carton packaging, the company said.
“Our paper-based technology and barrier solutions are the key differentiators in ICON ice cream packaging. The technology allows ice cream packaging to enter the existing North American recycling stream more easily (…) Our teams use their expertise in barrier functionality, paper forming and printing to drive differentiation and deliver game-changing sustainable food packaging to our customers,” said Ann O’Hara, President of Huhtamaki North America.
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