MVI ECOPACK - Eco-Friendly Packaging for Food and Drinks

Many paper cups are coated with a thin layer of plastic to prevent the liquid content to spill out. However, while convenient when the cup is used, these plastic layers are a disaster for recycling companies, as this means the cups cannot easily recycled. MVI ECOPACK  developed a new type of coating for paper disposable food service boards that is completely recyclable and repulpable.   The new coating is water-based, without using plastics or harmful fluorochemicals. Fluorochemicals are still widely used in fast food packaging, even though studies have shown them to be unhealthy and may cause cancers. The chemicals in the coating change the properties of paperboard so that it becomes naturally resistant to grease and liquids, and is suitable for both hot and cold beverages. The coating can be applied using existing cup- and plate making machinery.   The water-based coating  is completely recyclable after the ink has been removed during the pulping process, without the need for a speci