Siegwerk launches sustainable water-based inks for packaging

The new ink and coating series is applicable for many paper and board applications including food packaging etc

German firm Siegwerk, a leading global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is offering a new generation of sustainable water-based inks for paper and board applications: UniNATURE.

The new product range is formulated with renewable and natural components, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional inks without impacting the recyclability of paper, and board packaging taking a step towards reducing the microplastics which can be found in inks.

“UniNATURE is our third generation of sustainable water-based inks and coatings for paper and board applications meeting the requirements of brand owners and packaging converters,” says Hanns Martin Kaiser, Vice President Business Units Paper & Board EMEA and Liquid Food Packaging at Siegwerk.

The new ink and coating series is applicable for many paper and board applications including corrugated board boxes, trays and displays, fast food packaging, sacks and bags, as well as cups and wraps. It supports various printing applications whilst meeting the highest market and regulatory standards.