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PCR Paperboard Clears Safety Hurdle for Pharma & Food Secondary Packaging Materials Science
May 6, 2026

PCR Paperboard Clears Safety Hurdle for Pharma & Food Secondary Packaging

Colbert Packaging's One Clean Carton using 30% post‑consumer recycled paperboard passes low‑migration, low‑odor, low‑VOC tests. A procurement perspective on choosing sustainable yet safe secondary packaging.
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Are New Water-Based Paper Coatings Worth the Switch? Materials Science
Apr 13, 2026

Are New Water-Based Paper Coatings Worth the Switch?

A packaging procurement manager breaks down the cost and compliance math behind Henkel's new sustainable paper coatings. Are they a smart investment for 2026?
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What Henkel's New Paper Coatings Actually Mean for Your Packaging Line Materials Science
Apr 13, 2026

What Henkel's New Paper Coatings Actually Mean for Your Packaging Line

An in-depth analysis of Henkel's water-based barrier and heat seal coatings from a packaging quality perspective. We break down the real-world implications for recyclability, production speed, and PPWR compliance.
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Henkel's New Paper Coatings: A Procurement Manager's Take on the Hype vs. Reality Materials Science
Apr 13, 2026

Henkel's New Paper Coatings: A Procurement Manager's Take on the Hype vs. Reality

A packaging procurement manager with eight years in the food industry breaks down Henkel's new water-based coatings, analyzing cost, performance, and the real path to PPWR compliance.
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Water-Based Paper Coatings: A Procurement Manager's Take on Henkel's Latest Materials Science
Apr 13, 2026

Water-Based Paper Coatings: A Procurement Manager's Take on Henkel's Latest

A packaging procurement manager analyzes Henkel's new water-based barrier coatings, their potential to unlock paper-based applications, and the compliance implications for 2026.
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Why Your Paper Packaging Needs More Than Just Good Intentions Materials Science
Apr 13, 2026

Why Your Paper Packaging Needs More Than Just Good Intentions

A look at the real performance and compliance hurdles with paper packaging coatings, and how new water-based technologies are changing the game for quality and sustainability.
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Beyond Plastic Films: A QA Manager's Take on the New Wave of Functional Paper Coatings Materials Science
Apr 13, 2026

Beyond Plastic Films: A QA Manager's Take on the New Wave of Functional Paper Coatings

Henkel's new water-based paper coatings promise grease & moisture barriers with full recyclability. We break down what it means for production floors and PPWR compliance.
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Why the Real Cost of Multi-Item Food Packaging Isn't the Sticker Price Materials Science
Apr 10, 2026

Why the Real Cost of Multi-Item Food Packaging Isn't the Sticker Price

A procurement manager breaks down how advanced compartment packaging reduces waste, recall risk, and hidden costs—proving why feature upgrades are often cheaper long-term.
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Henkel's New Coatings: A TCO Play for PPWR Compliance Materials Science
Apr 10, 2026

Henkel's New Coatings: A TCO Play for PPWR Compliance

Evaluating Henkel's new water-based paper coatings from a procurement perspective: functionality, recyclability, and the real cost of PPWR compliance.
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What Borouge's Mega-Merger Means for Your Packaging Supply Chain in 2026 Materials Science
Apr 10, 2026

What Borouge's Mega-Merger Means for Your Packaging Supply Chain in 2026

A procurement manager's take on the Borouge-Borealis-NOVA merger: unpacking the real impacts on material availability, pricing, and the scramble for recycled content.
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