Kelpi, a UK-based materials innovation company developing seaweed-derived high-barrier coatings for paper-based packaging, today announced a new collaboration with global packaging leader, Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), to evaluate the integration of Kelpi’s proprietary coating technology into Amcor’s fiber-based packaging portfolio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership marks a significant step in Kelpi’s mission to displace fossil fuel-based plastic packaging at scale. Kelpi’s coating technology, derived from seaweed and functionalised with plant oils, is designed to deliver gas and moisture barrier performance comparable to conventional plastic coatings, while maintaining compatibility with paper recycling streams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working alongside Amcor’s global research and development teams, Kelpi will support the evaluation of its technology platform within Amcor’s AmFiber\u2122 fiber-based solutions portfolio, targeting demanding end-use applications that require high barrier performance, efficient material use, and circularity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis partnership with global leader Amcor is the ideal next stage of scaling up our sustainable packaging solutions,\u201d said Kelpi CEO Hugo Adams. \u201cOur unique high-performance coatings and Amcor\u2019s world-leading packaging solutions will present global brands with a leap forward in highly effective alternatives to fossil-fuel plastics.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peter Ettridge, Director, Research and Development \u2013 AmFiber\u2122, Amcor said \u201cWe\u2019re excited by the potential of Kelpi\u2019s technology, which combines processability, gas and moisture barrier performance and paper recyclability\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPartnering with companies like Kelpi is a key part of how we bring new technologies into our innovation ecosystem,\u201d said Frank Lehmann, Vice President, Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation, Amcor. \u201cIts innovative approach to leveraging nature-sourced materials that won\u2019t compromise packaging performance is promising, and we\u2019re excited to explore opportunities to scale the technology within our global packaging portfolio.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together, Kelpi and Amcor aim to accelerate the path to commercial deployment of bio-based barrier coatings, supporting a circular economy for packaging and reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-derived materials across consumer goods sectors. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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