Abstract
Could we replace non-renewable packaging materials, like
expanded polystyrene or bubble wrap, with more
sustainable and recyclable materials? Hopefully, because
millions tons of plastic waste have en-tered already in
oceans and we should find ways to decrease those numbers.
Foam formed fibre products could offer a substitute for
non-biodegradable expanded polystyrene based inner
packages. By foam forming, light and soft fibrous
cushioning element that protects the product from impacts
could be made from wood fibres. Product shape is possible
to make in the manufacturing phase.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | European Paper Week, EPW 2017 - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 28 Nov 2017 → 30 Nov 2017 http://www.cepi.org/EPW (Web page) |
Conference
| Conference | European Paper Week, EPW 2017 |
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| Abbreviated title | EPW 2017 |
| Country/Territory | Belgium |
| City | Brussels |
| Period | 28/11/17 → 30/11/17 |
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Keywords
- biodegredable
- cushioning
- wood fibres
- EPS
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Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Awards
Pääkkönen, E. (Recipient), 28 Nov 2017
Prize: Prize for a work