API Laminates Achieves FSC Accreditation

The FSC accreditation is also an integral part of API Laminate’s new PortaBio product range, which has been developed and launched in response to the increasing demand from consumers, brands, retailers, and government for sustainable, biodegradable packaging which is easy to recycle and compost.

PortaBio is a patent protected bio-laminate made from natural cellulose-based fibers, sourced from managed forests with FSC certification. This is processed and laminated to provide a high-gloss metallic surface ideal for specialist and luxury consumer packaging. Until now metalized paperboard laminates, using metalized polyester films and in some cases polyethylene as the laminating adhesive, have been the materials of choice to create eye-catching packaging. Demand is increasing however for an alternative that offers an improved carbon footprint and which lowers the cost of waste management.