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How to Achieve EPR Compliance and Next-Level Packaging Performance
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...
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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.
Greenery
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, ...
Blue Paper Boat in Water
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 From cost misconceptions to outdated assumptions about eco-materials...
Plants in Dirt
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...
Protecting Our Heroes: OLEO-TEX + FR 1120 – The Next Generation of Firefighter Gear
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...
The Critical Difference Between "PFAS-Free" and "PFAS-Free and Fluorine-Free" in Packaging Materials
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-...
Why PFAS-Free Matters: The Environmental and Health Impacts of Fluorinated Chemicals
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 ...
The Role of Compostable and Recyclable Coatings in Reducing Waste
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 ...