DS Smith and Aquapak Target single-use plastic packaging reduction with biodegradable alternative
Scientific collaboration will bring to market groundbreaking sustainable packaging solutions
DS Smith, a sustainable packaging company, and Aquapak, a developer of biodegradable polymers, have announced a partnership designed to develop the next generation of packaging solutions, a fully recyclable packaging alternative to non-recyclable plastics.
With the pilot period complete, the companies are now working on practical applications of the combined, biodegradable materials with a focus on recyclability and performance. It will include a range of packaging solutions where traditional plastic films can be replaced with Aquapak’s Hydropol, a biodegradable and water-soluble polymer that will help improve the recycling process and result in less contamination, as it is designed to dissolve completely in warm or hot water.