At Easipac, the materials we use are at the heart of every product we offer. Each one is chosen for its performance, its impact on the environment, and the value it brings to your business, from renewable plant sources to responsibly sourced paper.
Our range supports the food and drink industry without compromising on quality or reliability. Every material is selected for what it does for your customer, your operation, and the planet at end of life.
Below, you’ll find an overview of the materials behind our packaging, what they’re made from, what they do well, and why we use them.
Our paper products come from responsibly sourced wood pulp and are either PEFC or FSC certified, ensuring they are kind to the environment. Versatile and recyclable, paper is an ideal choice for sustainable packaging needs.
Our wood products are made from sustainably sourced timber. Wood is a natural and renewable material, offering a strong, durable, and aesthetically pleasing option for sustainable packaging and utensils.
Birchwood is a natural and renewable material known for its strength and durability. Sourced sustainably, birchwood is compostable, a stylish and eco-friendly choice for utensils and disposables.
Bagasse is the fibrous goodness left after sugarcane juice extraction. It’s a compostable product, turning waste into a valuable resource for sustainable packaging solutions.
Polystyrene is a lightweight and durable material used across the food and drink industry. PS is recyclable at designated recycling centres, and it offers reliable protection for products that need a sturdy and practical option.
Made from up to 70% recycled PET materials, RPET offers the same durability and clarity as virgin plastic but with a significantly reduced environmental impact. It’s fully recyclable, making it a sustainable choice for cold beverage containers and packaging.
PLA is an industrially compostable material made from renewable plant sources like corn starch, made from plants, not oil. It breaks down in industrial composting facilities, making it a simple and sustainable choice for everyday packaging.
CPLA is a heat-resistant version of PLA, ideal for hot food and drinks packaging. Made from renewable plant sources, CPLA is industrially compostable.
Our dispersion coating uses a water-based formulation to create a barrier on paper-based packaging. By replacing conventional plastic linings, this eco-friendly material makes recycling a breeze, the finished cup or container can go through standard paper recycling streams.
Selecting the right material isn’t always straightforward. As a family-run business with years of experience in environmentally responsible packaging, we work in partnership with our clients to find the packaging that suits their needs, their values, and their customers.
