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Plastics substitution and the opportunities for folding cartons and corrugated

It’s generally understood at all levels – government, industry, and consumer – that plastic packaging should move (indeed, is moving) towards greener alternatives. Neil Osment, from packaging market research company NOA, explores the opportunities for corrugated and folding cartons, looking specifically at food packaging that needs a liner.

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Is barrier board packaging the future of the paper-based packaging industry?

With pressure mounting from consumers, legislators and retailers for substitutes for plastic packaging, there’s clearly an opportunity for fibre to grab market share from plastic – does barrier board provide the key? Neil Osment, Managing Director of paper packaging industry analysts NOA, takes a look.

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