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The European Association for Manufacturers of Waxed Packaging Materials

EuroWaxPack
P.O. Box 85612
NL-2508 CH The Hague
The Netherlands
T: +31 70 312 39 29
F: +31 70 363 63 48
E: mail@eurowaxpack.org

Benefits wax packaging / Environment

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Both paper and wax decompose to water plus energy and carbon dioxide at the same rate as leaves in a forest.

reference:
TNO report "Inherent Biodegradability of waxes 1990

reference:
TNO report "Fate of waxed paper material in a woodland litter layer 1991

Other benefits are:

Made from renewable resources
Recyclability of waxed paper
Printable with water-based inks
Natural solution
Positive environmental perception in the public eye
Nearly 30% lower recycling fee than plastics in GERMANY