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Transformative nanoscale barrier coatings and equipment that enable paper to replace plastic in single use flexible packaging applications

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The Idea in Action

With 300 million tonnes of plastic waste produced annually and growing global pressure to reduce plastic use, the shift to sustainable packaging has become urgent. Over 170 countries have committed to cutting plastic use by 2030, with regulations banning single-use plastics already in place in over 80 nations. However, sustainable alternatives often lack the moisture and oxygen barrier properties essential for preserving product freshness, making them less competitive than conventional plastic packaging. By solving the barrier problem, Nfinite’s technology offers a potential solution to replace multilayer plastics with 100% compostable and recyclable paper.

The Story So Far

Based in Waterloo, Canada, Nfinite Nanotech is leading the development of advanced nanomaterials with its breakthrough open-air spatial atomic layer deposition technology. This innovative process, which applies ultrathin films at low temperatures and without the need for a vacuum chamber, sets new standards in packaging performance and sustainability.

Nfinite’s coatings not only improve the shelf-life of products but also accelerate the adoption of paper, eliminating plastic as a packaging material. Nfinite’s technology is positioned to be a breakthrough solution in the circular economy to enable rapid change in meeting the timelines and expectations of nations looking to reduce or ban single-use plastic packaging.