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Healthy Future: Key raw materials to watch in paper for 2025-26

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Trends Commentary "Building Tomorrow 2025-26"
Discover the key trends shaping the paper industry in 2025-26

Discover the key raw materials to formulate paper in 2025-26 for the megatrend Healthy Future

Healthy Future covers formulation trends aimed at enhancing people's health — elimination of hazardous or sensitising materials, substances of very high concern (SVHC), and reducing indoor emissions to create safer formulations and label-free products.

Focus: Natural waxes 

They offer a sustainable alternative to waxes containing fluorinated compounds in the paper industry. Sourced from renewable materials, these waxes improve water resistance and surface finish while minimising environmental impact. 


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