The Xpression range of high-quality kraft paper products is suitable for use in paper carriers produced for use in retail and in other sectors. The Basix range of kraft paper, meanwhile, is intended for use in consumer bags that provide protection for food, or that are used in other daily applications. The range consists of stiff papers with an even quality that allows for effective and functional conversion as well as easy-to-use end products.
Marcus Lager, business segment director at BillerudKorsnäs, said there has been an increase in demand for quality paper products, particularly in Europe where tough measures have been introduced to reduce the use of plastic bags and plastic carrier bags.
Lager said: “In April, the European Parliament voted in favour of new targets that will force nations within the EU to reduce plastic bag use by 80% before 2019. Many consumers have also expressed a strong preference for sustainable, non-plastic alternatives, both in retail and food retail situations.”
Patrik Bosander, business development director at BillerudKorsnäs, added: “The independent research body IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet (IVL Swedish Environmental Institute) conducted climate change impact studies on all the products manufactured in three of our Swedish paper mills. The results showed that our products had a very small carbon footprint. This is due to the paper being made from renewable raw material from sustainable forestry, as well to our investments in environmentally effective technology.”
