WHAT IS VIRGIN PAPER PACKAGING?
Virgin paper packaging is made from new paper fibre (not previously recycled). The main advantage here is print quality for food service. You want your brand to be displayed as clearly and pleasingly as possible, and virgin paper is ideal for that.
Viro Solutions supplies virgin paper packaging across everyday takeaway formats, including recyclable 250, 300, and 500ml coffee cups made from renewable virgin paper with a leak-resistant lining. We also offer virgin paper salad bowls.
VIRGIN PAPER PACKAGING RECYCLABILITY
Virgin paper is widely recyclable. As with most recycling, results depend on clean, dry material that is kept free of food contamination and non-paper residues. For food packaging, recyclability can change when paper is coated or lined. Items such as paper cups and many food bowls often use a thin plastic to prevent leaks, and these should be recycled only when local collectors and mills accept them.
South African industry data show 1 million tonnes of paper were received by recycling mills in 2023, with a reported recycling rate of 60.4%.
VIRGIN PAPER PACKAGING ECO-FRIENDLINESS
Virgin paper can be an eco-friendly choice when it is sourced responsibly and recovered after use. Paper is a renewable, recyclable material, and recycling helps keep carbon stored for longer while reducing the need for new fibre.
OUR COMMITMENT TO LOOP CERTIFIED PRODUCTS
At Viro, we have created product standards and certifications to mandate local production, circular design for recyclability, and minimum levels of post-consumer recycled content. Our Loop Certified initiative underscores our dedication to sustainability and circularity in packaging solutions.
ADD TRANSPARENCY TO YOUR PACKAGING WITH QR
At Viro Solutions, we believe in complete transparency and sustainability. That’s why we’ve created the Digital Product Passport - an innovative platform that transforms how you interact with packaging
