Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Moulded Pulp describes three dimensional packaging manufactured by transforming a fibrous suspension intoproducts using forming molds. Simple moulded products are such as egg trays, while thermomoulded fibreproducts are manufactured by a controlled drying between multiple heated moulds. Thermomoulded productsare characterised by a dense, smooth and finished surfaces such as the disposable food service plates (type-3products) that will be improved in this project.The project will investigate the impact of pulp composition on the physical properties of disposable fibre basedproducts manufactured with thermomoulding process.The project results will address the current market needs for lightweight, strong and low cost thermomouldedfoodservice products. In complement to the economic profit to Canada, the social and environmental benefitsof domestically manufacturing sustainable yet performant thermomoulded fibre packaging are enormous.