PaperFoam
PaperFoam
🏭 Penang, Malaysia. North Carolina, Netherlands, Czech Republic
What we like about PaperFoam: A unique alternative to molded paper, PaperFoam is made from a blend of potato starch and natural fibers.
Starch Trays
Compostable, made from potato starch and a mix of natural fibers.
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PaperFoam has a starchy cushiony texture. It’s rigid, but not hard, similar to molded paper.
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PaperFoam is made from renewable resources, with no plastic additives. These trays can be designed to nest which makes for more efficient shipping than block foam inserts.
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PaperFoam is recyclable and home compostable.
In general, paper’s ideal end of life is recycling so that the fibers can be used a few more times before being sifted out of circulation. But it’s unclear if PaperFoam’s fibers are long enough to be recycled.
Either way, there’s no harm in tossing PaperFoam in the recycling bin with paper, as it will dissolve in the slurry and not cause any contamination. It can also be composted in home setups.
PaperFoam’s disposal certifications:
EN13432
ASTMD6868
Vinçotte OK Compost
Vinçotte OK Home Compost
UL Validated: 99% recovery rate of available fibers.
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Paper foam takes well to dyeing with colors across the spectrum. You also have the option to add designs or branding within the mold of your tray for an emboss or deboss effect.
Trays & Inserts
Specializes in corn starch foam, a dissolvable, home-compostable alternative to plastic foam and insulation.
Poly Bags & Films
Large offering of stock paper and plastic ecommerce solutions, with impressive PCR rates.
Biopolymer extracted from nature to take many forms: films, rigid containers, and more.
Selection of home compostable plastic mailers and bags. They also carry compostable tape and labels.
Paper Mailers
Large offering of stock paper and plastic ecommerce solutions, with impressive PCR rates.
Manufacturer of boxes and paper mailers that also specializes in high quality adhesive and labels.
Expansive catalog of stock and custom ecommerce packaging, from mailers and boxes to tape and labels.
Selection of home compostable plastic mailers and bags. They also carry compostable tape and labels.
Cushioning
Large offering of stock paper and plastic ecommerce solutions, with impressive PCR rates.
Specializes in corn starch foam, a dissolvable, home-compostable alternative to plastic foam and insulation.
Jars & Bottles
Industrially compostable bamboo bioplastic jars and bottles for personal care products.
Glass bottles and jars for food and beverage, made from an average of 60% recycled content.
Personal care packaging like bottles and tubes made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic, sugarcane, or aluminum.
Glass containers made from high percentages of recycled glass and ocean-bound plastic caps.
Glass manufacturer, specializing in cosmetics and perfume, with options for plastic closures.
Jars and bottles, with options for recycled content in addition to mono-material pouches.
Corrugated
US-based corrugated manufacturer with 100% recycled content Envirokraft line. Strongest TikTok game in the corrugated manufacturing world.
Corrugated manufacturer with options for a water and grease barrier that’s compatible with paper recycling.
US-based supplier carrying a good array of stock options and are capable of doing custom solutions.
Manufacturer of boxes and paper mailers that also specializes in high quality adhesive and labels.
Expansive catalog of stock and custom ecommerce packaging, from mailers and boxes to tape and labels.
Folding Cartons
Utah PaperBox is a folding carton and rigid packaging manufacturer based in Salt Lake City.
European manufacturer offering recyclable paper packaging with barrier protection against water and grease.
Folding cartons and collateral made from paper blend made from 50% hemp 50% recycled paper.
Specializing in paperboard boxes, folding cartons, and collateral, with options for 100% recycled paper.
Expansive catalog of stock and custom ecommerce packaging, from mailers and boxes to tape and labels.
Personal care packaging like bottles and tubes made from 100% post consumer recycled plastic, sugarcane, or aluminum.
Food Service
Large catalog of low minimum compostable options. Be wary of PLA with further research.
Inks & Coatings
Raw Materials
Industrially compostable bamboo bioplastic jars and bottles for personal care products.
European manufacturer offering recyclable paper packaging with barrier protection against water and grease.
Folding cartons and collateral made from paper blend made from 50% hemp 50% recycled paper.
Biopolymer extracted from nature to take many forms: films, rigid containers, and more.
Labels
High-performing self-adhesive paper and film products for an extensive set of end-uses, with a range of fossil fuel-free options.
Quality custom labels, shrink sleeves, and hang tags with fast turn around for a variety of industries.
Manufacturer of boxes and paper mailers that also specializes in high quality adhesive and labels.
Expansive catalog of stock and custom ecommerce packaging, from mailers and boxes to tape and labels.
Selection of home compostable plastic mailers and bags. They also carry compostable tape and labels.
Specialty Papers
European manufacturer offering recyclable paper packaging with barrier protection against water and grease.
Folding cartons and collateral made from paper blend made from 50% hemp 50% recycled paper.