With two new products, Zanders focused strongly on sustainability at this year’s FachPack: Zangrass (image), an uncoated grass paper with almost unlimited areas of application, and Zanbarrier NGR, a fluorocarbon-free barrier paper for flexible food packaging.

The grass paper Zangrass lives up to its name: 20 to 40 % virgin fibers of sun-dried grass are being used for the new quality. “In the process chain for the production of Zangrass, up to 75 percent of CO2 emissions can be saved in comparison to pure fiber-based papers and also the water consumption is lower”, explained John Tucker, Sales Director at Zanders. “Furthermore, Zangrass is completely recyclable and compostable”. The grass paper is mainly used in the segment of organic and natural products.

The natural barrier paper Zanbarrier NGR has a 100 % natural barrier to oil and grease without the use of fluorocarbon or other chemicals. The abbreviation “NGR” stands for “natural grease resistant”. Zanbarrier NGR is suitable for all forms of flexible food packaging that requires oil and grease-resistance as well as wet-strength, like e. g. confectionery cartons.