Trinseo and RWDC look to PHA to solve pesky paper packaging problem
In Pennsylvania and Georgia, Trinseo and RWDC Industries are developing paper and board packaging solutions using polyhydroxyalkanoates dispersion technology.
Non-recyclable packaging materials, such as extruded polyethylene laminates and fiber processing with fluorochemicals, are facing rising regulatory and consumer pressure. PHA dispersion technology can be used to create water-based barrier coatings that are recyclable in traditional paper processes, organically recyclable via composting, and biodegradable in soil and marine environments.
“Our new partnership with Trinseo is a critical step in our journey to bring Solon™ PHA forward as an innovative material solution for an application that has high-performance requirements while being environmentally safe,” said Blake Lindsey, Chief Commercial Officer for RWDC Industries.
Category: Chemicals & Materials