Non-Wood Fiber

Alternative fiber paper samples and packaging quality control tools on an industrial packaging lab bench

Alternative Fiber Packaging: What to Check Before Reducing Virgin Pulp Dependence

Alternative and recycled fiber packaging can reduce dependence on virgin pulp, but it should not be approved on an environmental claim alone. Procurement and packaging teams need data on supply stability, strength, moisture, converting performance, recyclability, and total cost.

Packaging materials lab reviewing non-wood biomass fibers and molded fiber tray prototypes

Fallen Leaves and Non-Wood Biomass in Molded Fiber Packaging: Can They Reduce Virgin Pulp Dependence?

A practical look at when fallen leaves and other non-wood biomass can become molded fiber cushioning or food tray materials, focusing on processability, residue supply, quality control, and food-contact testing.