International. A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) develops a coating for disposable paper that is soluble in water and will be used in various applications with food freshness preservation requirements.
It replaces the plastic coatings commonly used in food-grade packaging.
The innovative coating formulation aims to eliminate the use of plastic in disposable paper and cardboard products, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable society.
By enabling the recycling of disposable products, this technology has a significant positive impact on the environment, improving the collection of waste materials and reducing the burden on landfills.
IITR transferred the technology to M/s M S Papers, New Delhi, for commercial application. Gurmeet Singh, CEO of the company, stated: "This is an intrinsic part of the technological innovation process and we are grateful to IIT Roorkee for the technology transfer."
"The demand for 'sustainable paper and board packaging' has put considerable pressure on producers to phase out barrier coatings using polyethylene, paraffin-based waxes, silicones and fluorinated chemicals and switch to more environmentally friendly options," Singh continued.
Singh expresses confidence in the collaboration with IIT Roorkee, highlighting the local availability of coating materials, in-house technical capabilities to address customer challenges, and the ability to meet end-user requirements.
