Trinseo and RWDC look to PHA to solve pesky paper packaging problem

May 15, 2023 |

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

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