Why is it important to use FSC®-certified paper?
Over the years, growing awareness of the negative impact of plastic packaging on the environment has led businesses to turn to a more sustainable alternative: paper. Widely considered to be one of the only truly sustainable base materials, paper is also highly versatile, making it applicable to a wide range of packaging needs.
What’s more, it’s possible to boost paper’s technical performance through methods such as metallized vacuum vaporisation. Metallized paper retains the feel, texture and recyclability of plain paper, but with added durability, barrier properties and a shiny, eye-catching appearance.
But while recyclability should be central to companies’ environmental policies, it's also essential to use paper that has been sustainably sourced. As one of the largest industrial sectors, the paper industry has a big influence on forests across the world. Sustainable paper operations benefit not only natural environments, but also local communities and economies, especially in very rural areas.
Businesses can contribute to responsible forestry by opting for packaging products based on FSC®-certified paper. The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is an international non-profit organisation that promotes the sustainable management of global forests. FSC® certification means that materials like our metallized papers have been sourced from responsibly-managed forests that meet the highest environmental and social standards.