VTT finds unprecedented extensible limits for formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic
In a pilot-scale study to find alternative raw materials for rigid plastic packages, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications.
- In a pilot-scale study to find alternative raw materials for rigid plastic packages, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained unprecedented maximum limits of its highly extensible formable cellulose-based webs used for rigid packaging applications.
- The results enable the manufacturing of a wide range of sustainable 3D packaging solutions that were previously unattainable.
- Typical commercial boards have between 3-6% extensibility and best commercial formable boards have 10-18% extensibility.
- The VTT behind the research are to present their findings at The Greener Manufacturing Show 2023 in Cologne, Germany between November 8-9.