PPG has introduced Teslin Envos, a synthetic substrate made with 30% bio-based content. The company says it cuts carbon footprint by up to 25% compared with its Teslin SP1000 substrate.
Bio-based content and the footprint reduction were measured under ASTM International and ISO testing standards.
Teslin Envos is suitable for government IDs, passports, RFID labels and specialty labels. PPG says it also performs better than Teslin SP1000. The company points to improved tear and puncture resistance, tensile strength and flexibility. The material works with a range of printing and finishing processes. PPG describes it as delivering durability, premium print quality and security.
Teslin Envos is available in a 10-mil thickness. PPG plans to develop more options. Manufacturing takes place at a facility where PPG applies purchased renewable electricity credits.
Earlier this year, SmartSolve introduced PureNil 0, a packaging substrate that is 100% bio-based and flushable. PureNil 0 is designed to replace single-use plastics in consumer-packaged goods. The material targets dry or powdered products and runs on standard form, fill and seal equipment.
More recently, Stahl unveiled its Senoprint portfolio of metallic coatings. The range aims to reduce waste and align with regulations including the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The range comes in UV-based and water-based formulations. Stahl says the range meets worldwide requirements and supports packaging with lower volatile organic compounds (VOC).
