Kerbside-Recyclable Barrier Paper
Barrier packaging that actually recycles. Most barrier packaging combines plastic, paper and foil in one film, so it cannot be recycled and sheds microplastics. Our kerbside-recyclable barrier papers solve that. The barrier coating washes off during the standard paper recycling process, so the fibre recovers cleanly with no microplastics left behind. It is built on Hydropol, a water-soluble (PVOH) coating, the same dissolvable technology behind Zeropac's water-soluble packaging range, now applied to recyclable paper.
How the Recycling Works
These papers go into your everyday kerbside and office paper recycling stream. During repulping the coating dissolves, then breaks down in wastewater treatment, leaving no microplastics. Full paper fibre yield is recovered with no macro stickies, and where foil or LDPE is present, the clean fraction is caught on reject screens for processing.
Light Barrier Paper
A light barrier for pillow packs, e-commerce, dry pet food and plain chocolate. Browse light barrier paper.
Medium Barrier Paper
A medium barrier against oxygen and moisture for salt, confectionery and nuts. Browse medium barrier paper.
Coex Barrier Paper
A medium barrier that also recovers a clean LDPE fraction in recycling, for salt, confectionery and nuts. Browse Coex barrier paper.
Metallised Paper
A high barrier for coffee, chips and cookies. In recycling the metal particles are caught on reject screens. Browse metallised paper.
Metallised Hydropol
A high barrier for coffee, chips and cookies. The ultra-thin aluminium converts to inert aluminium oxide. Browse metallised Hydropol.
Who It Is For
Food and confectionery brands, pet food, and e-commerce businesses that want genuine barrier performance without the recycling penalty of mixed-material film.
Want It Printed and Made Up?
These papers can be supplied as the substrate for your custom-printed flexible packaging, a recyclable barrier structure with your branding. Tell us your product and barrier needs and we will recommend a grade and send samples.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it recycled?
Place it in your standard kerbside or office paper recycling. The Hydropol coating dissolves during repulping and breaks down in wastewater treatment, leaving no microplastics.
Is it compostable?
These papers are designed for paper recycling, not composting. Recyclability is the benefit, so dispose of them with your paper stream.
What barrier levels are available?
From a light barrier for dry goods through to a high metallised barrier for coffee and snacks. Ask us and we will match a grade to your product.
Can I get samples?
Yes. Request samples and a quote and we will recommend the right grade for your product.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.