What we're looking for

We are looking for innovative technologies to advance cellulose-based packaging by combining high barrier performance, recyclability, and a minimized carbon footprint.

Solutions of interest include:

• Biodegradable coatings
• Polymer dispersion coatings
• Water-based barrier coatings
• Nanocellulose coatings
• Bio-based laminates
• Extrudable resins or additives for cellulose packaging
• Recyclable medium to high barrier films
• Compostable polymers and multilayer films
• Hybrid cellulose composites with sustainable additives

Our must-have requirements are:

• Medium to high oxygen barrier properties
• Medium to high moisture barrier properties
• By 2030, recyclable through single-stream paper/fiber recycling systems without processing disruption
• Adheres to healthcare-specific quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Strong adhesion to cellulose-based materials (applies to coatings and films-type solutions)

Our nice-to-have's are:

• Complete, ready-to-use cellulose-based packaging with high barrier properties and sustainability improvements
• Reduced water footprint compared to existing alternatives
• Lower Scope 3 carbon emissions compared to current options
• Non-cellulose content by mass below 5%
• Compatible with existing or emerging sorting and repulping technologies in recycling
• Readily scalable for industrial-scale production
• Compatible with traditional blister, bottle and tube manufacturing lines with minimal changes (no significant CAPEX for additional machinery required)

What's out of scope:

• Solutions that do not include cellulose as a primary packaging component
• Solutions requiring significant manufacturing line modifications, new equipment purchases, or substantial process redesign to integrate the packaging technology