Cooperation between Bayer and Papacks
Bayer intends to use fibre-based packaging as an alternative to conventional Plastic packaging to develop. To this end, the Leverkusen-based pharmaceutical and agrochemical company has entered into a collaboration with Papacks started. The Cologne-based packaging manufacturer recently reported on this in the form of a press release.
Accordingly, the fibre-based packaging will be used for some of Bayer's Consumer Health Division products in the future. For Bayer, this should be a step in the direction of using 100 per cent of the packaging of its self-care products for the Circular economy and are recyclable or reusable by 2023.
Biodegradable, based on cellulose
The cooperation between Bayer and Papacks aims to develop biodegradable, cellulose-based packaging made from responsible new fibres. The moulded pulp technology from Papacks will be used, according to the packaging manufacturer's press release. This technology uses materials from renewable sources and a plant-based coating.
Jesse DelGigante, Director of Global Packaging Innovation for Bayer's Consumer Health Division: „Reducing plastic consumption is one of the biggest challenges facing our industry, so we are proud to work with PAPACKS to accelerate progress towards using environmentally friendly, renewable sources for our packaging.“