Monadnock Paper Launches "Un-Plastic" Packaging, Decorative Graphics Portfolio
Monadnock Paper Mills Inc., Bennington, N.H., USA, the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the U.S., has officially launched the Envi Portfolio, a full complement of fiber-based solutions designed to provide eco-savvy brand owners with high-quality alternatives to plastics across a broad range of applications and end-uses. Gap stores and other global brands, Monadnock says, are already rolling out highly engineered solutions from the Envi Portfolio.
"Gap Inc. is committed to making sustainable choices that work for our customers and for the environment," said Jorge Perez-Olmo, senior marketing manager, Gap. "Monadnock's Envi Portfolio of environmentally-friendly, recycled paper and gift card products allow us to bring this effort to our stores."
Brand Design Manager Julie Colon of Burt's Bees adds that "Monadnock helps brands like ours continue to make more sustainable packaging choices without sacrificing performance, beauty, or budget."
The Envi Portfolio includes the following primary solutions for brands committed to environmental stewardship.
- Envi Card Stock —100% renewable and recyclable wood fiber alternative to PVC and PLA often used in gift, loyalty, promotional, and membership cards
- Envi Wet Strength Label —100% post-consumer recycled fiber (PCW) labels that withstand the rigors from high-speed application lines straight through to the ice bucket
- Envi Tag/Ticket— 100% PCW fiber offerings designed to effectively meet the marketplace need for environmentally friendly tags, tickets, and on-garment identification
- Envi Durable Tag— made with renewable and PCW fiber, ideal for high-moisture, weather-resistant applications such as horticultural tags and exterior POP signage
- Envi Folding Box— up to 100% PCW, bright white, high-caliper folding boxboard crafted to meet the marketplace need for environmentally friendly packaging
- Envi Shopping Bag— up to 100% PCW stocks that effectively address growing state and local directives legislating the use of plastic shopping/carrier bags
- Envi Wallgraphics — made with renewable and PCW fiber, these substrates are engineered to replace vinyl graphics for walls, windows, and other rigid surfaces in the home and in commercial environments.
The Envi Portfolio can be customized to meet brand owners' aesthetic, performance, and security requirements.
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