Paper-Based Can Carriers

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The Fishbone Can Carrier System Replaces Single-Use Plastic Ring Handles

— December 9, 2020 — Eco
Atlantic Packaging's Fishbone is a recylable can carrier system that was created to replace plastic ring handles. The curbside recyclable and biodegradable solution was developed to offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to single-use plastic beverage packaging, which is known to cause harm to marine birds and animals, and the environments they inhabit.

By replacing single-use plastic with a paper-based can carrier alternative, Atlantic Packaging not only helps to join the fight against plastic but also use less material in general. Although paper-based, the can carrier system boasts a compostable water-based barrier coating for moisture resistance. Available for four- and six-pack formats, the can carriers help to remove microplastics from circulation and protect vulnerable ecosystems.

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Trend Themes

  1. Plastic-free Packaging — The trend towards eliminating plastic from packaging materials presents opportunities for compostable paper-based alternatives like the Fishbone Can Carrier System.
  2. Sustainable Packaging — As consumers demand more environmentally-friendly packaging, there is a growing trend towards developing sustainable packaging options like the compostable Fishbone Can Carrier System.
  3. Circular Economy Solutions — The circular economy trend to reduce waste and repurpose materials provides an opportunity to replace plastic single-use can carriers with alternative materials like the Fishbone's compostable paper-based solution.

Industry Implications

  1. Beverage Industry — As the beverage industry faces pressure to adopt more environmentally-friendly packaging options, compostable can carriers like the Fishbone offer a sustainable solution.
  2. Retail Industry — The retail industry has an opportunity to reduce plastic waste by offering paper-based, compostable packaging options like the Fishbone Can Carrier System.
  3. Packaging Industry — The push towards sustainable packaging alternatives presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for packaging companies to create and offer eco-friendly solutions like the Fishbone's compostable paper-based can carrier.
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