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Chapelton has collaborated with Nature Coatings to release Sustaina Black, a food-safe, carbon-negative black coating for packaging made from wood waste
UK paper and board supplier, Chapelton, has announced the release of Sustaina Black, a sustainable black barrier coating for packaging applications.
The new product is a result of a strategic partnership with Nature Coatings, a biochemical company that turns wood waste into black pigments.
Sustaina Black, an offering within Chapelton’s wider Sustaina range of sustainable packaging papers and boards, utilises Nature Coatings’ BioBlack pigment, which provides a non-toxic alternative to petroleum-derived carbon black.
Unlike many traditional black pigments, BioBlack is carbon-negative, free from harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and designed to be safe for direct food contact.
Jane Palmer, chief executive officer and founder of Nature Coatings, says: "This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality sustainable solutions at scale.
“Chapelton’s extensive market reach positions Sustaina Black to transform the packaging industry by enabling brands to achieve their sustainability and regulatory compliance goals without compromising performance."
Chapelton’s Sustaina range targets multiple sectors including food and beverage packaging, luxury goods, retail packaging, consumer packaged goods (CPG), printing, and graphic arts.
Sustaina Black specifically addresses a growing industry demand for sustainable, safe, and fully recyclable packaging materials.
Neil Skelton, managing director of Chapelton, adds: "We’re excited to partner with Nature Coatings and bring Sustaina Black to market.
“This collaboration meets critical sustainability needs in our sector and provides our customers with innovative packaging solutions that enhance their environmental credentials and appeal to increasingly sustainability-conscious consumers."
