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A study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany has revealed that peatland plants, such as reed, peat moss, and reed canary grass, can serve as sustainable raw materials for paper packaging products like folding boxes and trays.
A study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany has revealed that peatland plants, such as reed, peat moss, and reed canary grass, can serve as sustainable raw materials for paper packaging products like folding boxes and trays. With low lignin content, these plants offer an eco-friendly alternative to wood-based packaging. The research, part of the Fraunhofer Biogenic Value Creation and Smart Farming initiative, is supported by multiple German ministries. The plants are grown in rewetted peat bogs and fens, aligning with the EU Nature Restoration Law requiring the restoration of 30% of wetlands and other natural areas by 2024.