Thanks to our work in developing formulations adapted for paper-based packaging, end-users (brand-owners) as well as converters now have access to our raw material in the form of pellets for paper coating. This results for the first time in paper-based packaging which is fully bio-based, fully biodegradable, full recovery of paper pulp in recycling centers thanks to the dissolution of our material in water. Our materials provide sealability, O2 and grease barrier properties, and has been positively assessed for direct food contact, full biodegradation in water, soil, methanisers, home composters.
As a result, brand-owners can respect regulations in regard to single-use packaging, while providing packaging ensuring food safety and shelf life. This packaging allows full recovery of paper pulp, therefore respecting the reusability principles. The layer of Lactips' material dissolves in water, releasing proteins and bio-based, biodegradable additives in nature. In the event of people discarding packaging in nature, which still occurs too often in particular with low-value added packaging, such as food items available in food distributors, the packaging is fully biodegraded in nature without any microplastics. Partnerships developed during the project also allow for water vapour-barrier packaging, fully bio-based and biodegradable.
Finally, our dissemination campaigns with a white paper freely available and our participation through fairs, in addition to communication on social networks, have shown a high interest of the market for our product, that are to be finalized and commercialized in 2024.
