Why should we choose PLA coating paper?

PLA coating paper does provide the expected good results in delivering a greener World. If you are willing to change your habits and ask for PLA-coated products, you can significantly change today's landscape.

 

The world is slowly but surely trying to turn away from plastic packaging for more eco-friendly packaging options. As a result, many customers have started to choose paper packaging as a new alternative.

 

But there is a catch. Most paper packaging needs to be coated with a plastic layer to be liquid-resistant.

 

Even though plastic does its job well, it makes paper harder to decompose, causing landfills to fill up quickly with waste. PLA coated paper is the solution to all the problems posed by plastic coated paper

 

What is PLA coated paper, and how is it solving all the problems of paper packaging? Let’s find out.

What Is PLA Coated Paper?

PLA coated paper is food-grade paper coated with a PLA film layer to create a hydrophobic (water-resistant) surface resistant to liquid. PLA coated paper is one alternative to plastic food packaging.

 

In addition, PLA coating paper can apply it to a different disposable container made out of paper. So why do we suddenly shift to PLA lining paper? Let’s find it out.

 

Why Should We Choose PLA Coated Paper?

 

Eco-friendly benefit

Paper containers, especially cups, were typically coated/lined with plastic or polyethylene (PE). Plastic is not biodegradable and is harmful to the environment. PLA does the same job as PE without any of the environmental challenges. It can significantly reduce the plastic film use amount in paper packaging

 

100% Biodegradable

PLA coating is made from cornstarch and sugarcane. It is 100% biodegradable. Compared to the coating of PLA, PE coating is non-biodegradable and almost not able to decompose in landfills and oceans. However, PLA-coated paper can be biodegradable within 6-12 months of composting under specific conditions.

 

Food Contact Safe

PLA coated paper complies with Bio-standards (EN13432 and ASTM D6400). It can decompose into carbon dioxide and water in a composting environment. It brings non-toxic to the human body and contributes to our environment. Disposable paper container made of PLA coated paper is safe to contact food service under FDA and EU food contact regulation.

 

What Kind of Paper Can Be Coated With PLA?

PLA Coated Kraft Paper

Kraft paper can be coated with PLA for excellent strength and water resistance. PLA coated kraft paper is ideal for food packaging and sugar sachets. The PLA coating combined with kraft paper makes it one of the most robust paper packaging materials

 

PLA Coated White Paper

Contrary to popular belief, white paper is not the same as the paper used in notebooks and books for printing. The food-grade white paper (cupstock paper, and ivory paper board) is thick, layered, and meant to be used in packaging only. They are commonly used to make paper cups and bowls with custom logo printing. PLA liner makes it more robust and waterproof, allowing the container to be sturdy and environmentally friendly at the same time

 

PLA Coated Bamboo Paper

Bamboo paper is paper pulp made from the bamboo plant. It is the new choice of food packaging material because of its eco-friendly benefit and sustainability.

 

It is expected that bamboo paper might be used as a replacement for the white and kraft paper since the bamboo paper is more sustainable.

 

So currently, bamboo paper is also used for making paper cups and other hot and cold beverage cups with PLA coating, making them completely biodegradable and environmentally safe.

 

In Sowinpaper, we are always providing sustainable and eco-friendly paper material solutions, we can also offer PLA coating kraft, white and bamboo paper, please contact us if you have any related request.