Diamond ranked in the top 1% of suppliers assessed by EcoVadis in the category “Manufacturer of corrugated paper and paperboard and containers of paper and paperboard.”

Findings show that paper, paperboard and fiberboard plant-based biodegradable flexible packaging, along with synthetic biodegradable packaging, are the most common materials being used to replace less sustainable alternatives like plastic, paper and foil packaging.  

In line with its Vision 2025 goals, the company aims to make 100% of its products fully recyclable by 2025.

The company has seen India's demand soar for the Key-Pak child-resistant, eco-conscious paperboard blister card.

Single-origin recyclable packs made of paperboard or cardboard are gradually replacing the typical plastic trays, which usually have an additional pillow pack or are wrapped in stretch film or netting.

Stand-up pouches are also seeing more extensive use in frozen dessert packaging, such as for edible cookie dough bites.

ProducePack Punnet can be top-sealed at speeds equivalent to traditional plastic punnets and works with existing machinery and tooling for plastic trays.

The PaperSeal Slice and PaperSeal Wedge offer recyclable, barrier-lined, paperboard packaging alternatives to plastic thermoformed trays.

Flexible Packaging spoke with Mika Joukio, CEO of Metsä Board, to share his thoughts on sustainable packaging, package design trends and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.

The reworkable and repulpable barrier coating resins are applicable for food and beverage, pet food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals packaging industries.