Antalis unveils “market first” carbon neutral cartonboard in Stora Enso partnership
04 Aug 2022 --- Antalis is launching Performa Light CarbonZero, the “market’s first” carbon neutral cartonboard. The cartonboard is manufactured at Stora Enso’s Fors Mill in Sweden, which is carbon emission-free in its electricity, steam production and internal logistics.
Performa Light CarbonZero has “exceptionally” low greenhouse gas emissions. To further improve its environmental sustainability, emissions that are currently unavoidable are offset via a verified carbon offsetting scheme to reach net-zero emissions.
Fiberlight Tec, a patented fiber treatment technology by Stora Enso, enables the product to be lightweight without compromising on strength or performance, while its triple pigment-coated top side is said to combine smoothness, brightness and whiteness to provide exceptional and reliable printability.
Suitable for a range of applications
The cartonboard can be applied to a wide range of applications, including cosmetics, beauty, healthcare and graphical applications. Performa Light CarbonZero is also food contact approved and taste- and odor-neutral, making it an appropriate choice for packaging chocolate, snacks and confectionery.
Performa Light CarbonZero is food contact approved and taste- and odor-neutral.Performa Light CarbonZero is a suitable material for premium brands who wish to consider every aspect of their packaging, from its provenance to the quality of the finished result, says Antalis.
Steve Chappell, graphical board development manager at Antalis, explains: “In choosing Performa Light CarbonZero, brands can show measurable actions on climate change through their packaging.”
“In addition, its light weight means reduced environmental impact and a reduced carbon footprint at every stage of the packaging life cycle. For example, it produces less end waste and lower carbon emissions in transport, all of which helps to make Performa Light CarbonZero a responsible, [environmentally] sustainable choice.”
Antalis in the news
Earlier this year, Antalis agreed to acquire BB Pack Group in Germany, a packaging solutions provider specializing in the e-commerce sector, including BB Pack, cr8 Packaging and Printmate. The paper and packaging solutions distributor says the move will expand its footprint in the fast-growing packaging market.
Meanwhile, the company unveiled an easy-to-recycle alternative to wooden shipping crates that saves customers money and supports their environmental sustainability goals. The fiber-based honeycomb cell shipping carton is lightweight and made from more than 80% recycled materials.
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By Natalie Schwertheim
