Kerbside-Recyclable Light Barrier Paper

Milk chocolate bar in a Zeropac kerbside-recyclable light barrier paper flow wrap with kraft side panel

Kerbside-Recyclable Light Barrier Paper

Product type: Kerbside-recyclable barrier paper

Barrier level: Light

Best for: Pillow packs, e-commerce, dry pet food, plain chocolate

Disposal: Kerbside and office paper recycling

Print: Available as a custom-printed substrate

Minimum order: Scoped at quote

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  • Recycles in the standard paper stream
  • Coating washes off in repulping
  • Custom-printed to your brand
  • Made to order, one simple quote

Description

Light barrier paper is designed to recycle just like plain paper, so it is straightforward for consumers and businesses to dispose of. They simply put it in with their kerbside and office paper recycling.

It is built on Hydropol, a water-soluble (PVOH) coating. The coating dissolves during the paper recycling process, then breaks down in wastewater treatment leaving no microplastics. Full fibre yield is recovered with no macro stickies and no coarse or fine rejects.

How it is built

Diagram showing Mono Paper Barrier construction with Hydropol barrier layer and kraft paper

At a Glance

Specification Details
Barrier level Light barrier, suited to dry goods and general protection.
Typical applications Pillow pack packaging, e-commerce packaging, dry pet food, and foods such as plain chocolate.
Coating Hydropol water-soluble (PVOH) barrier coating.
Disposal stream Standard kerbside and office paper recycling.
Fibre recovery Full fibre yield recovered, with no macro stickies and no coarse or fine rejects.
Printing Can be supplied as the substrate for custom-printed flexible packaging.
Minimum order Scoped to your format and print method — ask us for a quote.

Where light barrier paper works best

  • Pillow packs — a light barrier for flow-wrapped formats.
  • E-commerce packaging — paper-stream disposal for mailers and outer packs.
  • Dry pet food — protection for dry kibble and treats.
  • Plain chocolate — a light barrier for confectionery that does not need a high oxygen barrier.
Chocolate bars with diagonal pattern wrapped in Zeropac Mono Paper Barrier

How ordering works

  • 1. Tell us the brief — your product, pack format and volumes.
  • 2. We scope it — we recommend a grade, send samples and confirm print and minimum order.
  • 3. Approve and produce — sign off the artwork and we manufacture to order.

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 does the light grade give?

A light barrier suited to pillow packs, e-commerce, dry pet food and plain chocolate. If your product needs a higher oxygen or moisture barrier, ask us about the medium, Coex or metallised grades.

Can I get it printed and made up?

Yes. These papers can be supplied as the substrate for your custom-printed flexible packaging, a recyclable barrier structure with your branding.

Can I get samples?

Yes. Request samples and a quote and we will recommend the right grade for your product.

Tell us your product and barrier needs and we will recommend a grade and send samples.

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