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Industry Trends & Regulations
How to Achieve EPR Compliance and Next-Level Packaging Performance
Facing EPR regulations? Don’t let compliance derail your packaging innovation.Today’s sustainability mandates demand more than check-the-box solutions—brands need packaging that’s both future-proof...

Industry Trends & Regulations
What We’re Hearing: Industry Voices Shaping the Future of Paper and Paperboard Packaging
Consumers are pushing. Regulations are tightening. And packaging teams are saying loud and clear: sustainability can’t mean sacrifice.

Industry Trends & Regulations
Investing in Sustainability: What Today’s Leaders Already Know
Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a competitive imperative. While the up-front cost of PFAS-free, plastic-free materials may seem high, the hidden costs of inaction—regulatory risk, ...

Industry Trends & Regulations
Breaking Barriers: Myths vs. Reality in the Sustainability Industry
Think performance and sustainability can’t coexist? It’s a myth we hear all too often—and one that’s holding back real progress. From cost misconceptions to outdated assumptions about eco-materials...

Industry Trends & Regulations
Why Greenwashing is Failing–and What Comes Next
Greenwashing isn’t just failing—it’s a growing risk for brands in today’s sustainability-focused marketplace. Consumers are demanding transparency, regulators are cracking down on misleading claims...

Industry Trends & Regulations
Protecting Our Heroes: OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 – The Next Generation of Firefighter Gear
At Impermea Materials, we’ve reimagined the standards for safety and performance with our OLEO-TEX + FR 1120. This groundbreaking, PFAS-free coating innovation is a leap forward in the fight agains...

Industry Trends & Regulations
The Critical Difference Between "PFAS-Free" and "PFAS-Free and Fluorine-Free" in Packaging Materials
While many companies advertise their materials as "PFAS-free," they often use other fluorinated chemicals that pose similar environmental and health risks. This is why distinguishing between "PFAS-...

Industry Trends & Regulations
Why PFAS-Free Matters: The Environmental and Health Impacts of Fluorinated Chemicals
The danger of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has gained widespread attention in recent years. Known as “forever chemicals” due to their inability to break down in the environment, PFAS ...

Industry Trends & Regulations
The Role of Compostable and Recyclable Coatings in Reducing Waste
At Impermea Materials, we are committed to addressing the pressing environmental challenges traditional coatings pose. Our innovative solutions, including the BIO-PAK + OTR 4060 and BIO-PAK + MVTR ...