Paper instead of plastic . For humans. For the nature.

This problem will not solve itself, as the complete decomposition of plastic takes several centuries. Before decomposing plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller particles, that ultimately find their way into the human body through the food chain. Even biodegradable plastics only decompose reliably under the defined conditions of industrial composting.^[3]

The plastic found in our oceans is mainly coming from the land and is being brought in to the seas by the rivers systems. Whilst Southeast Asian countries are a focal point, ^[4] also the North Sea is estimated to receive over 20,000 tons of plastic a year via its river outlets according to information from the BUND. ^[5]

So we can all make a contribution to the containment of plastic waste in the seas!

Paper bags

The most well-known example: the carrier bag made of paper instead of plastic.

Although it is often rightly argued that the paper bag is energy-intensive in production and thus not sustainable, once released into the environment, the paper bag does disintegrate quickly, thereby forming nutrients for new plants.

Paper based grease-proof food packaging

In the area of grease-proof food packaging, there are high-quality paper products on the market that are produced without the addition of fluorine-containing chemicals or plastic-containing coatings, and are therefore, 100% compostable.

> A good example: Probarrier Nature

Barrier papers to provide protection against harmful substances

Food packaging is primarily used to protect food from external influences. A recently discussed topic in this context is the migration of mineral oil constituents from packaging (especially from printing inks) into food.

An effective barrier against these substances is plastic. But even in this area there are now alternatives made of paper that are completely free of plastics.

> A good example: Probarrier Nature

Drinking straws

Drinking straws, which are used in huge volumes, especially in the fast food industry, can easily be made from paper. A food-safe kraft paper is wound into a hollow tube and glued.

Heat Sealable Paper

A recyclable alternative to PE-coated Papers and Plastic for packaging of food and non-food articles on existing packaging lines.