Greif Launches a Recycled, Recyclable Barrier-Coated Paperboard for the Food Industry
Greif, one of the leaders in industrial packaging, has announced the launch of EnviroRAP™, an innovative 100 per cent recycled paperboard designed for the food industry. EnviroRAP offers exceptional resistance to oil and grease, making it suitable for packaging both aqueous and fatty foods. Its water-based, recyclable and repulpable coating ensures it can be easily recycled, further reducing its environmental impact and supporting sustainability efforts.
The coating is applied directly inline, eliminating the need for a separate offline coating process. This not only reduces costs, but also avoids the need to transport materials to another location, which helps reduce carbon emissions.
Its extended caliper range of .012 inches to .030 inches means it is versatile enough to meet a variety of packaging needs in the food industry.
We’re delighted to launch EnviroRAP. It is a significant step forward in paper packaging and customers in the food industry, who are committed to finding sustainable alternatives to plastic, have welcomed this innovation. It not only supports their environmental goals but also responds to growing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging. EnviroRAP is a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional poly-coated paperboard, which can sometimes be more difficult to recycle due to the plastic coating.
Vince Fields, Product Development Manager at Greif
“The initial concept came out of Greif’s Innovation Team which focuses on developing new technologies through collaboration with customers, and is another example of how Greif continues to lead with innovation that benefits both our planet and customers.”
Watch the EnviroRAP video here
Paper packaging at Greif follows a robust circular economy supply chain. Greif is proud to be a leading recycler in North America, where its paper business is a net-positive recycler. For more information about Greif’s coated recycled paperboard visit https://www.greif.com/coated-recycled-paperboard/.
About Greif
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: to be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products.
The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging, and other services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in over 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company’s website at www.greif.com.
