Although coatings on paperboard have been used for many years, the industry is experiencing a renaissance due to additional coating requirements and corresponding innovative solutions. New requirements are spurring the need for sustainable coating sourcing, enabling the use of more recycled or bio-derived content; disposal solutions, including coatings that are recyclable, repulpable, compostable, and/or biodegradable; and production of coatings that do not contain chemicals of concern that can …

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Claire Koelsch Sand, PhD, contributing editor, is CEO of Packaging Technology and Research and Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University and California Polytechnic State University ([email protected]).