EcoBarrier develops plant-based coating solutions that make paper packaging capable of replacing plastic in food applications. The company's Ecobarrier-Food™ coatings provide water, air, and oil barriers that extend shelf life while remaining fully compatible with existing production lines. EcoBarrier offers tailored formulations and pilot programs to help brands transition from plastic to sustainable paper packaging.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional food packaging relies heavily on plastic films and laminations that provide necessary barrier properties but create significant environmental waste. Paper-based alternatives often fail to match plastic's performance in blocking water, air, and oils, limiting their use for perishable and fatty foods. Brands face a difficult trade-off between sustainability goals and food quality preservation.
Solution
EcoBarrier provides tailored plant-based coating solutions that enable paper packaging to match or exceed plastic performance in food protection. The Ecobarrier-Food™ coating line creates effective barriers against water, air, and oils, allowing extended shelf life across diverse food categories. These coatings are engineered to be factory-ready, meaning they integrate directly into existing production lines without requiring major equipment changes. EcoBarrier works closely with clients to customize coating formulations to meet specific performance and production requirements, ensuring optimal results for each application. The company also supports pilot programs to demonstrate scalability and de-risk commercial adoption.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food brands, packaging manufacturers, and converters seeking sustainable alternatives to plastic-laminated paper for food packaging applications.
Features
- Ecobarrier-Food™ coatings provide combined water, air, and oil barrier properties in a single application
- Formulations are tailorable to match specific food types, packaging formats, and production line parameters
- Coatings are designed for direct compatibility with existing converting and packaging equipment
- Plant-based chemistry supports compostability and recyclability goals without sacrificing barrier performance
- Pilot program support helps brands validate coating performance and production feasibility before full-scale rollout