Graphic Packaging Holding Company releases OptiCycle, a new, innovative line of non-polyethylene (PE) coated, single-use foodservice packaging that provides an alternative to traditional PE and polylactic acid (PLA) coated products.
The first packaging solution of its kind to be commercialized by a domestic supplier in North America, OptiCycle is made to be more easily recyclable by allowing smooth separation of the liquid barrier coating from the paper. When OptiCycle is repulped, approximately 98%of the fiber is recovered which means that almost the entire cup can be used to make other paper products.
"Paper cups made with renewable fiber are a great on-the-go beverage option for brands and consumers," said Michael Doss, Graphic Packaging's President and CEO. "OptiCycle's advanced coating technology is water-based, requires less coating material and increases the amount of fiber that can be recovered when it is recycled."
The development of this leading-edge technology is well aligned with the Company's Vision 2025, leveraging its industry-leading sustainability profile to generate new packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions. The Company operates on a global basis, is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and paper-based foodservice products in the United States.
