Last few years, the world has started paying attention to the effects of heavy plastic wastage on the ocean. It becomes a big challenge for Indonesia, being a country with an annual plastic waste of 6.8 million tonnes. The Indonesian fishing industry is at risk by the rising amount of marine plastic debris. Which will only increase if there are no action.

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2020, the Indonesian government is committed to cutting marine plastic waste by 70% in 2025. One of the five action plans consists of substituting plastic products and packaging usage with a greener option.

Unfortunately, plastic is one of the most used materials in food packaging. Manufacturers still consider it as the most cost-effective and functional solution as a barrier to water and oil. 

How Barrier Coatings Strengthen Paper Packaging

Product packaging plays a critical role in increasing sales. It is no longer a material that merely protects the product, but also a tool for manufacturers to communicate to their markets.

Lately, the food and beverages industry is opting for paper-based packaging in lieu of plastic to support the green movement. It can be recycled, manufactured from recycled resources, and composted. However, paper has a porous structure that allows even small molecules to pass through the material easily. To prevent that, the process of making Barrier Coatings are special.

Using Barrier Coatings in food packaging help to keep moisture and oils either inside or out of the packaging. For instance, a paper cup keeps liquid inside, while a cake box prevents oil and moisture from getting inside the box.

Aside from that, Barrier Coatings allows paper packaging to remain stable and does not interfere with the appearance, smell, texture, and taste of the food. It can also extend the product’s shelf life by slowing the influence of decaying elements.

Sustainability is one thing that we cannot compromise for the sake of future generations. So, opting for an environmentally conscious product is always the answer.

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