A major current demand trend is for alternatives to plastics, especially paper- or fiber-based materials. What was unthinkable for most manufacturers and distributors a few years ago has now come a long way: more and more fiber-based packaging alternatives with a barrier function are replacing plastics. Not only in the flexible sector, but also in rigid packaging. In my column for 'Packaging Journal', I take a look at the fact that this development is definitely justified, despite some sweeping negative voices. Click here for the article We have been working intensively for years on new fiber-based solutions. If you are also interested in this solution approach, please contact us at sustainability[at]pacoon.de.