Camm & delfort are revolutionizing transparent paper packaging and paper air pillows
delfort, one of the world's leading manufacturers of functional specialty papers, and Camm Solutions, innovator in the field of sustainable material technologies, are jointly setting new standards in the development of fiber-based packaging solutions as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging. They are revolutionizing the market with air pillows and transparent paper packaging.
It is estimated that five trillion plastic bags will be used worldwide this year. Hundreds of billions will be polybags used for the fashion industry. According to “Theworldcounts” [1] statistics, the recycling rate of plastic bags is one percent, which means 99 percent are incinerated or end up in the environment. “These figures highlight the urgent need for responsible, recyclable packaging solutions,” says Nanda Bergstein. Paper-based alternatives, on the other hand, often have the problem that they need additional layers and due to the use of conventional plastic coatings they contain microplastics and are almost impossible to recycle.
Camm Solutions and delfort have now created a new holistic solution: Two different papers from delfort are coated with the CAMM material.
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air pillows made with paper
For the air pillows, Camm Solutions uses delfort's thinbase lamination, which is combined with CAMM material to make it sealable and inflatable. It serves as cushioning in shipping boxes and can withstand heavy loads of up to 50 kg, retains its shape and is as light as a feather.
high transparent paper bags
The newly developed, highly transparent bags, which make the contents of the packaging visible, are again a combination of CAMM material with delfort's thinwrap high transparent. The packaging is scratch-resistant, sealable and robust and is suitable for packaging toys, clothing or screws, for example. This new combination enables microplastic-free packaging solutions whose fibers can be recycled in the paper stream.
“We want to support our customers with fiber-based packaging that follows the principle of circularity. Our solutions offer high functionality, can be recycled in the paper stream, are particularly lightweight and save material.”
circularity in focus
Both delfort papers for the air pillows and the transparent packaging are recyclable according to CEPI method and are made with fibers from sustainable forestry that come from FSC™[2] and/or PEFC[3]-certified sources. delfort has also joined the non-profit environmental organization Canopy, which aims to conserve forests through responsible fiber sourcing and to protect ancient and endangered forests and habitats of threatened and/or endangered species.[4]
about Camm Solutions
(Micro)plastic pollution is a major problem worldwide. The challenge is to find and implement global solutions. Often one of the three dimensions is missing: real sustainability, economic viability or scalability. Camm Solutions has succeeded in developing a global solution: the fully sustainable, commercially viable material solution CAMM. CAMM is water-soluble, biodegradable and compostable and enables an optimized recycling process. The decisive factor: CAMM leaves no harmful residues, toxins or everlasting chemicals, not even microplastics. Camm Solutions ensures scalability and commercial viability with a global network and experienced partners along the entire supply chain.
[1] https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/planet-earth/waste/plastic-bags-used-per-year
[2] FSC-C109921
[3] PEFC/06-33-163
[4] https://delfortgroup.com/blog/delfort-partners-with-canopy-to-protect-forestsab
