# Bio-Based Paper Packaging Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-food-packaging References: [plasteurope](https://www.plasteurope.com/news/COVESTRO_t252850/) & [covestro](http://www.covestro.com/)  Industry leaders are actively exploring innovative solutions to reduce waste and minimize the environmental impact of packaging, and an example of this is Covestro's partially plant-based dispersion barrier coating for paper food packaging. This innovation from the German company is a partially bio-based solution that replaces replace polyethylene-aluminium solutions, and ultimately make [paper fibres more readily recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sdpack-carbonlite). Decovery CQ 6010 is a new product that's oil- and grease-resistant, and it has the potential to provide the benefits of moisture barrier protection for products like chocolate bars, ice cream, frozen food and even fresh fruit. The CPG industry is increasingly embracing [paper-based packaging as a sustainable alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-pressed) to traditional materials, responding to consumer demands for eco-friendly choices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reducing Packaging Waste:** Covestro's bio-based coating offers a solution to minimize the environmental impact of packaging by replacing non-recyclable materials. - **Sustainable Packaging Solutions:** The CPG industry's shift towards paper-based packaging reflects the growing demand for eco-friendly choices. - **Innovative Barrier Coating:** Decovery CQ 6010 provides oil- and grease-resistant properties, opening up opportunities for moisture barrier protection in various food products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **CPG Industry:** The CPG industry is embracing paper-based packaging as a sustainable alternative to fulfill consumer demands. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can leverage Covestro's innovative bio-based coating to enhance the recyclability of paper packaging and meet environmental standards. - **Food Industry:** Decovery CQ 6010's barrier coating capabilities create new possibilities for oil- and grease-resistant packaging in food products such as chocolate bars, ice cream, frozen food, and fresh fruit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Food Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-coating.md) - [Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recoflex.md) - [Paper-Based Packaging Coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperbarrier.md) - [Recyclable Paper Confectionery Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-paper-confectionery-packaging.md) - [Recyclable High-Barrier Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sappi-paper-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Carton-Style Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elopak-paperboard.md) - [Paper-Based Packaging Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monoflex-fibre-plus.md) - [Sustainable Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperbased-solution.md) - [Paperboard Supplement Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-based-canister.md)