Webinar
Enhancing Sustainability in Molded Fiber Products through Lightweighting
On-demand
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the sustainability benefits of lightweighting molded fiber products. Dr. Otto Soidinsalo will discuss the current industry pressures, including the EU single-use plastic directive and packaging waste regulations, and how these are driving the shift from plastic to fiber-based food packaging. Learn about the challenges and solutions in making fiber-based packaging more recyclable and sustainable.
Key Topics Covered:
Industry Drivers: Overview of regulations and bans affecting plastic packaging, such as the EU single-use plastic directive and packaging waste regulations.
Sustainability Focus: How lightweighting can enhance the sustainability of molded fiber products.
Innovative Solutions: Introduction to Borregaard’s three key areas of focus:
Lightweighting fiber-based products.
Developing fully bio-based, biodegradable barrier coatings for food packaging.
Improving barrier performance of water-based dispersion coatings.
Exilva’s Role: How Exilva, a microfibrillated cellulose, enables these sustainable solutions.
Economic and Environmental Impact: Benefits of using Exilva, including reduced CO2 emissions, lower transportation costs, and decreased wood consumption.
Case Studies and Trials: Results from trials showing the effectiveness of Exilva in reducing weight and maintaining performance of molded fiber products.
Why Attend:
Gain insights into the latest industry trends and regulations.
Discover innovative solutions for sustainable packaging.
Learn how to make your packaging more economical and recyclable.
See you there!
Otto Soidinsalo
Dr. Otto Soidinsalo holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Helsinki and works as Business Development Manager in Borregaard. Before joining Borregaard, Otto spent 8 years in pharma and cellulose derivatives related industries in positions ranging from R&D to product and application development and technical services. Currently Otto is focusing on coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. Otto possesses a deep understanding of the natural polymers and their derivatives and their impact on rheology as well as mechanical properties of various applications.