Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Moulded pulp packaging are biodegradable, compostable and recyclable products made from renewable andsustainable raw materials. There are two types of pulp moulding processes: a high productivity simplemoulding (ex. thick egg trays, cup holders) and a low productivity precision fibre thermoforming (ex.smooth/thin food service packaging).In this project, a new approach of increasing the productivity of precision fibre thermoforming process will beconducted at a pilot scale. Productivity is the most important challenge for the development of precision fibrethermoforming process and packaging products.In addition to the economic profit to Canada to consolidate and develop its leadership in manufacturingadvanced pulp thermoforming equipment, this project will benefit to new manufacturers of pulpthermoforming products that are waiting for new productive and efficient fibre thermoforming process andequipment. The social benefits of using sustainable packaging solutions that are cost effectively manufacturedare enormous.