In an era of increasing pressure on brands to eliminate unnecessary plastic waste, RDM Group, a leading producer of recycled cartonboard, is proud to introduce for the first time as an RDM product, Multiboard\u00ae Barrier \u2013 a polyethylene (PE)-coated cartonboard engineered to meet performance demands while addressing environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt RDM Group, we believe that rethinking plastic for today\u2019s world doesn\u2019t mean eliminating it, but using it in a smarter more circular way,\u201d said Krzysztof Krajewski<\/strong>, RDM Group\u2019s chief innovation and sustainability officer. \u201cMultiboard\u00ae Barrier is a solution that integrates minimal plastic use into a fibre-based board structure, optimising both functionality and recyclability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engineered for performance, designed for recycling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Multiboard\u00ae Barrier is a PE-coated cartonboard made from 100% recycled fibres, manufactured by RDM Group. The product is designed for high-performance applications where moisture or grease sensitivity makes pure fibre packaging insufficient, including frozen foods, powdered goods such as household detergents, and pet food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the board itself is derived from 100% recycled fibres, the plastic component makes up just 3\u20135% of the overall structure, depending on grammage, adding essential functionality, including excellent Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR) and Oil and Grease Resistance (OGR). The PE layer serves as a heat-sealable glue, eliminating the need for additional adhesives or complex laminates that complicate recyclability. Importantly, Multiboard\u00ae Barrier is recyclable in line with the latest industry standards and methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PPWR-ready and future-proof<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As regulations tighten across Europe and beyond, Multiboard\u00ae Barrier is directionally aligned with the EU\u2019s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Its reduced plastic fraction, low carbon profile and certified recyclability make it a compelling choice for brands looking to future-proof their packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Closing the loop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RDM Group is unique in its closed-loop approach: as both a producer and recycler of in-house PE-coated cartonboard, it maintains oversight of the product\u2019s entire lifecycle. This integrated approach both boosts efficiency and helps to strengthen sustainability outcomes. In 2024, the company reported that nearly 90% of pulper rejects (where plastic is a dominant component) were recovered \u2013 marking significant progress towards the company\u2019s long-term sustainability goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re proving that even plastic-coated packaging can have a circular future,\u201d added Krajewski. \u201cMultiboard\u00ae Barrier goes beyond ticking regulatory boxes. It\u2019s pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible now, while we develop the next generation of sustainable materials.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In an era of increasing pressure on brands to eliminate unnecessary plastic waste, RDM Group, a leading producer of recycled cartonboard, is proud to introduce for the first time as an RDM product, Multiboard\u00ae Barrier \u2013 a polyethylene (PE)-coated cartonboard engineered to meet performance demands while addressing environmental challenges. \u201cAt RDM Group, we believe that<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[644],"class_list":{"0":"post-18133","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-corrugated-folding-carton","8":"tag-rdm-group"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18133"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18135,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18133\/revisions\/18135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}