Swedish forestry cooperative Södra has entered a cooperation agreement to develop fully biodegradable, fibre-based packaging for meat products manufacturer Svensk Butikskött.
Svenskt Butikskött intends to package its products that not only help to retain quality and sustainability but also ensure ecological sustainability.
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Commenting on the agreement, Svenskt Butikskött owner Thomas Östlund said: “We are passionate about ecological sustainability and we hope that the new agreement will enable us to develop 100% biodegradable, fibre-based packaging for our products.
“Our current packaging solution is recyclable, but not biodegradable and compostable – which is not sufficient for a company with our ecological profile.”
Södra has planned to use renewable material Durapulp for the packaging solution, which is expected to hit store shelves within a year.
DuraPulp is developed from forest raw material, which is biodegradable and recyclable.
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By GlobalDataThe material is stable, water-resistant and highly durable. It also offers malleability and can be used for a variety of products.
Södra business developer Erik Bengtson said: “Both producers and consumers are demanding sustainable alternatives to packaging made from fossil-based materials like plastic.
“This is where the forest and the forest industry have a lot to offer. We have a fantastic, renewable commodity and we have the knowledge and experience to develop new solutions that are required for a climate-smart future.”
Under the agreement, the development and prototype production will commence soon and expected to be completed by this autumn.
If the prototype delivers a positive result, the development work will continue to pre-industrial production and start customer testing before the end of this year.
Image: DuraPulp is a biodegradable and renewable material that can replace fossil-based products. Photo: © Södra, Skogsudden.
