Papacks, an award-winning Germany-based manufacturer of sustainable, molded-fiber packaging solutions, will introduce its Fiber-Bottle to the North American marketplace at Pack Expo Las Vegas, from 29 October to 1 September. At stand N-5172, the company will be showcasing its new plastic-free, fully recyclable packaging solution, which is suitable for replacing traditional plastic containers in a wide variety of product applications.
Unlike hybrid fiber-plastic solutions, Fiber-Bottle does not require plastic linings, caps or closures, making it recyclable in common paper waste streams. The result is a full-lifespan CO₂ reduction of up to 90% compared with conventional PET or HDPE bottles.
Molded as one piece, Papacks’ new Fiber-Bottle is composed entirely from cellulose fibers – including an integrated screw-thread closure that eliminates the need for a plastic cap. To ensure product protection, Fiber-Bottle can be coated with the company’s plant-based barrier technology, which provides ample oxygen and water vapor resistance (OTR/WVTR) without sacrificing the bottle’s recyclability profile.
Papacks developed Fiber-Bottle to meet a trifecta of packaging sector priorities: impactful sustainability, exemplary performance, and simplified scalability. Per the former, Fiber-Bottle’s lightweight yet structurally sound design requires no supplementary plastic linings – a departure from most fiber-based containers.
Concerning performance, Fiber-Bottle is a practical, highly functional replacement option for plastic bottles across a broad array of applications, such as pharmaceuticals (nutritional and over-the-counter products), health/personal care products (powders, tablets and beauty aids), dry good foods, and non-carbonated beverages. In all cases, it provides robust hygiene, durability and branding flexibility.
Finally, Fiber-Bottle is readily adaptable to real-world, high-volume manufacturing requirements. Compared with the scalability concerns facing many sustainable packaging solutions, Fiber-Bottle’s single-piece molding technology ensures mass production feasibility without disrupting existing industrial systems.
Notably, the Fiber-Bottle has been selected as an award finalist at the upcoming Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
“The Fiber-Bottle represents a significant advancement in sustainable packaging, delivering measurable environmental benefits across multiple impact areas,” said Guido Schmitz, president Papacks America. “By eliminating plastic, integrating into circular recycling systems, and reducing CO₂ emissions, it provides a holistic solution aligned with global sustainability goals.”
