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Articles from the RENW team on product, operations, and the shift away from single-use cold-chain plastics.
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The EPS Countdown: Navigating New State Bans
EPS has moved from a distant regulatory concern to an immediate financial liability. With California’s SB 54 enforcement and sub‑1% recycling rates nationwide, EPS is rapidly losing viability. RENW’s industrial hemp-based molded fiber offers a certified, recyclable, and scalable alternative.
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72 Hours on Ice: The TransGourmet Seafood Trials
RENW and PAPACKS have demonstrated that fiber-based packaging can match EPS in real-world seafood cold-chain logistics. In 72-hour trials with TransGourmet Seafood, the Fiber Box maintained structural integrity under 8 kg of fish and direct ice, while keeping internal temperatures below 1°C for over five days.
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Circular Savings: The COTY Case Study
How global cosmetics leader COTY partnered with PAPACKS to replace single-use plastic transport trays with a closed-loop molded fiber system. Achieving EUR1.8M in annual savings per plant, 25% lower packaging costs, 1,800 tons of plastic waste eliminated, and an 85% reduction in packaging-related CO2 emissions.
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Beyond Recyclability: Why PFAS-Free Is the New Standard
PFAS-free is rapidly becoming the new baseline for sustainable food packaging. Learn how RENW’s molded fiber, plant-based barrier technology, and clean manufacturing deliver truly non-toxic, circular packaging that meets global regulatory standards.
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The Nesting Advantage: Slashing Warehouse Costs by 66%
Traditional EPS coolers force you to pay to store and ship air. RENW’s nestable molded fiber packaging reclaims up to 80% of warehouse space, boosts trailer utilization by over 7x, and dramatically cuts logistics costs and emissions.
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