Camm & delfort launch paper for packaging and air pillows
delfort, one of the world's leading manufacturers of functional specialty papers, and Camm Solutions, an innovator in the field of material technologies, are jointly developing new fiber-based packaging solutions for selected packaging applications. The collaboration offers a fiber-based alternative to conventional plastic packaging, revolutionizing the market with air pillows and transparent paper packaging.
Globally, it is estimated that five trillion plastic bags will be used 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 recyclable packaging solutions,” says Nanda Bergstein, managing Director at Camm Solutions. Paper-based alternatives, on the other hand, often face challenges. They typically require additional layers and, due to conventional plastic coatings, may contain microplastics, making them difficult to recycle.
Now, Camm Solutions and delfort have developed a groundbreaking, holistic solution. Two different papers from delfort are coated with the CAMM material. This innovation addresses the challenges of traditional paper-based packaging, offering a recyclable packaging option according to the stated CEPI test method.
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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 transparency 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, electronics and appliances.
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
CAMM® has an unmatched ability to dissolve in water or soil. The reason is a special chemical make-up that allows carbon chains of the polymer to delink easily at pre-defined temperatures or water exposure. When the carbon chains are delinked, no microplastics can occur. This is unique compared to conventional plastics or other biopolymers. The material mimicks nature's own decomposition process. Depending on the formulation and application, CAMM® dissolves in minutes to months.
CAMM certifications:
MICROPLASTIC-FREE
- Verified by a study at Stuttgart University and through filtration.
- Verified through Raman Spectroscopy (Horiba Laboratories).
COMPOSTABILITY
- Industrial compostability [EN 13432].
- Home compostability [EN 13432 (adapted for Home compostability) and ISO 20200: Home Compostability certification].
BIODEGRADABILITY
- Freshwater biodegradability [ISO 14851, study by OWS].
- Marine Biodegradability [in 266 days, verified by OWS, ASTM D6691].
RECYCLABILITY
- European recyclability standards compliance [EN 13430, analysis by Interzero].
- End-applications with CAMM® + Paper approved for the paper recycling stream, based on tests done by independent organisations, mandated by various clients. Most up-to-date CEPI standards have been applied.
ECOTOX
- ISO 7346 / OECD 236: No harm to fish in aquatic environments, verified by University of Valencia & Hydrotox GmbH.
- UNE 6341 / OECD 202: Non-toxic to sensitive aquatic species, verified by University of Valencia & Hydrotox GmbH
- OECD 201: Non-toxic to water algae growth, verified by Hydrotox GmbH.
[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
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