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| Project |
Sustana |
| Brand(s) |
Various, including Kodiak, Purely Elizabeth, Starbucks |
Packaged Product(s) |
Various |
| Market(s) |
North America |
Release to Market(s) |
Early 2000s |
| Manufacturer |
Sustana Fiber |
Material(s) |
food trays, tubs, lightweight wraps, aseptic beverage containers, product pouches and microwaveable sleeves for both refrigerated and frozen food products |
| Summary |
- Usage supported by a No Objection Letter (NOL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stating the fiber “is of a purity suitable for food-contact use.”
- EnviroLife® can comprise 100% of food and beverage packaging without a barrier and is compliant with FDA standards for food grade packaging for contact with all types of food under all conditions of use
- Manufacturer reports constant market fluctuations within the virgin and recycled fiber markets, with periods where virgin fiber costs more than recycled fiber, and vice versa.
- Manufacturer reports that paper mills using Sustana Fiber’s recycled products experience no changes in converter or molded fiber operations.
- Manufacturer reports recycled fibers offer print performance equal to that of papers containing only virgin fiber
- Third-party reviewed LCA (download from website) shows considerable environmental impact benefits (e.g., global warming potential, water availability/quality etc.) of recycled fiber compared with virgin fiber
- Recycled fiber products are FSC-certified, which can be communicated on-pack when FSC-certified converters and printers are used; brand owners can provide the % recycled fiber that’s been included in a particular package.
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