Tree-Free™ Packaging
A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Paperboard
What Is Tree-Free™?
In the printing and packaging industry, companies are developing paperboard alternatives to avoid overburdening responsibly managed forests. One such innovation is Tree-Free™ board. Emerald’s Tree-Free™ board is made from sugarcane bagasse, a rapidly renewable resource that can be harvested every nine to 12 months. Instead of burning this waste product, which was once common practice, Emerald has pulped it to produce effective paper and board options.
Packaging aligned with your sustainability goals
How can you benefit from Tree-Free™ packaging? Look to the Lauren Conrad brand for an example.
The Lauren Conrad brand team sought to shatter conventional thinking for its packaging materials. Lauren’s commitment "to creating beautiful products that are clean, environmentally friendly, ethically sourced, and vegan so you can feel good about what you’re putting on your skin” set a clear direction for product packaging.
The company chose the Tree-Free™ option. The folding cartons have a natural organic look, with fibers visible on their surface that signal a brand focused on the environment.
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High Moisture Resistance
Natural Base Stock
Uncoated 2-side sheet
Uses
- Health and Beauty
- Food
- Pharmaceuticals
- Consumer Goods Packaging
| Property | Measure Unit | Method | Tolerance | Options | |||
| Caliper | pts | Tappi 411 | +/- 4% | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Nominal Basis Weight | lb/1000 sq ft | Tappi 410 | +/- 4% | 41.0 | 46.3 | 53.9 | 60.4 |
| Grammage | gsm | Tappi 410 | +/- 4% | 200 | 226 | 263 | 295 |
| Thickness | microns/10 | Tappi 411 | +/- 4% | 30 | 36 | 40 | 40 |
| Stiffness Tab CD | gcm | Tappi 489 | +/- 15% | 29 | 51 | 63 | 82 |
| Stiffness Tab MD | cgm | Tappi 489 | +/- 15% | 50 | 84 | 101 | 141 |
| Moisture | % | Tappi 412 | +/- 5% | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
White Coating One Side, Natural Back Paperboard
Natural PVP C1S
High whiteness and brightness coated paperboard with a natural color on back. Designed to highlight printing and bring elegance to your packaging.
Uses
- Mass Consumption Products
- Health and Beauty
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food
- Confectionery
| Property | Measure Unit | Method | Tolerance | Options | |||
| Caliper | pts | Tappi 410 | +/- 4% | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Nominal Basis Weight | lb/1000 sq ft | Tappi 410 | +/- 4% | 50.2 | 55.7 | 63.5 | 70.1 |
| Grammage | gsm | Tappi 411 | +/- 4% | 245 | 272 | 310 | 342 |
| Thickness | microns/10 | Tappi 411 | +/- 4% | 30 | 36 | 40 | 46 |
| Stiffness Tab CD | gcm | Tappi 489 | - 15% | 24 | 35 | 57 | 63 |
| Stiffness Tab MD | gcm | Tappi 489 | - 15% | 39 | 60 | 92 | 115 |
| Brightnesss | % | Tappi 452 | - 3% | 85 | |||
| Gloss 75 FS | % | Tappi 480 | - 4% | 50 | |||
| Moisture | % | Tappi 412 | +/- .5% | 7.2 | |||
| Rugosity | Microns | Tappi 555 | 2.5 | ||||
One Side Coated Paperboard
Natural Coated C1S
Paperboard coated with natural color coating that makes it an elegant product for luxury packaging. Even though the board is coated, it does not lose its natural image and has excellent printing features on both sides. Excellent performance in conversion and optimal printing features. Allows stamping, embossing, and UV applications.
Uses
- Luxury Packaging
- Health and Beauty
- Confectionary
- Pharmaceutical
- Personal Care
| Property | Measure Unit | Method | Tolerance | Options | |||
| Caliper | pts | 15 | 17 | ||||
| Nominal Basis Weight | lb/1000 sq ft | Tappi 410 | +/- 4% | 57.6 | 63.1 | ||
| Grammage | g/m2 | Tappi 411 | +/- 4% | 281 | 308 | ||
| Thickness | microns/10 | Tappi 411 | +/- 4% | 38 | 43 | ||
| Stiffness Tab CD | gcm | Tappi 489 | - 15% | 57 | 63 | ||
| Stiffness Tab MD | gcm | Tappi 489 | - 15% | 92 | 115 | ||
| Bright 75 FS | % | Tappi 452 | +/- 6% | 40 | |||
| Moisture | gcm | Tappi 412 | +/- .5% | 7.2 | |||
| Rugosity | % | Tappi 555 | 3.5 | ||||