Packaging paper can replace SUP, experts say at IPPTA seminar

The packaging paper and paperboard segment of the paper industry is expected to experience double-digit growth in the next decade, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic, according to Pawan Agarwal, the president of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). Speaking at a seminar about "barrier coating of paper to replace single use plastic" in Delhi, Agarwal highlighted the sector's potential and the interest from major brands in shifting to paper packaging.

by Prabhat Prakash