DENMARK – Paboco, The Paper Bottle Company, has announced the commencement of full-scale production for its Next Gen Paper Bottle.
The company will produce the fibre-based bottle at its Danish manufacturing site in Slangerup.
Paboco plans to deliver more than 20 million paper bottles from four production lines by the end of 2025. Initial production is focused on a minimum of 10,000 bottles.
The Next Gen Paper Bottle consists of 85% paper with a 15% high-density polyethylene barrier. It is durable, splash-resistant, and fully recyclable as paper packaging.
Initially targeting the beauty and homecare sectors, the Next Gen Paper Bottle has potential applications across various industries, including premium spirits, food and beverage, and more.
This expansion indicates advancements in sustainable packaging and offers consumers the chance to contribute to environmental change by choosing Forest Stewardship Council-certified fibre-based packaging.
With its new majority shareholder ALPLA, Paboco is poised for accelerated growth and is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
Paboco CEO Tim Silbermann said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for conscious brands and consumers looking to make a real difference. The Next Gen Paper Bottle marks a milestone in our journey towards a fully biobased paper bottle.
“With ALPLA’s backing and our focus on full-scale production, we’re transitioning from an innovation pioneer to a progressive business, ready to fill our order books. Ultimately, we are here to make a sustainable impact and start a movement by placing paper bottles in the hands of every consumer.”
Paboco has partnered with Pioneer Community members The Absolut Group, Carlsberg Group, The Coca-Cola Company, L’Oréal, and Procter & Gamble since 2021.
In June last year, Absolut launched a version of its 500ml vodka housed in single-mould paper bottles, in what it claimed to be a global first.
Developed as part of the ongoing Paper Bottle Company (PaBoCo) collaboration, the packaging has a single-mould outer made of paper plus an integrated plastic barrier. It is 57% paper with most of the remaining material being plastic.
Absolut claims that the plastic barrier is recyclable via rubbish collections from homes in the region. As well as reducing plastic use, the bottles can help to minimize emissions from transport. They weigh around one-eighth as much as a standard glass bottle for Absolut.
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