Replace Flexible Films with High-Performance Paper Packaging

ECOVA® heat-sealable paper packaging is designed to help brands replace traditional flexible films while running on existing packaging equipment. Powered by patented PAPERLOCK® technology, ECOVA offers high-quality printing and commercially available moisture and grease barriers.

Made with responsibly sourced fiber and designed for recycling in the paper stream, ECOVA delivers the look and feel of paper with the protection and performance modern packaging demands.

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Why ECOVA?

  1. Reduce Plastic Use & Support Packaging Goals

    ECOVA helps brands reduce reliance on traditional plastic packaging while supporting evolving EPR objectives.

  2. Patented Paperlock® Heat-Seal Technology

    ECOVA and ECOVA Barrier use patented Paperlock® technology to deliver dependable sealing without requiring a traditional plastic sealant layer.

  3. Designed for existing packaging equipment

    ECOVA is designed to run on existing vertical and horizontal form-fill-seal and pouching machines, minimizing operational disruption.

  4. Performance Built for Flexible Packaging

    ECOVA can deliver much of the same level of performance, protection, and functionality brands have come to expect from traditional plastic flexible packaging.

  5. Functional Barrier Performance

    ECOVA Barrier can be engineered to meet product protection needs, with available moisture, oxygen, and grease barrier properties.

  6. Designed for the Paper Recycling Stream

    ECOVA structures are designed for curbside recycling in the paper stream.

Solutions

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  • ECOVA Packaging

    ECOVA is a heat-sealable, paper-first packaging solution designed to reduce plastic use without compromising performance or production efficiency.

  • ECOVA Barrier

    ECOVA Barrier enhances heat-sealable paper packaging with the functional properties needed for applications sensitive to moisture, oxygen, or grease.

  • ECOVA Lam

    ECOVA Laminations pair paper with a plastic sealant layer to provide enhanced protection, durability, and sealing performance for applications with more demanding packaging requirements.

Barrier Performance That Expands What’s Possible

Paper packaging has historically been unable to provide the protection required for many flexible packaging applications. ECOVA Barrier closes that gap with moisture, oxygen and grease barriers while maintaining a paper-first structure. Because every product is different, our team works with customers to match barrier performance to the product, packaging equipment and distribution environment.

Markets We Serve

The ECOVA platform brings paper-based packaging to a growing range of applications, with heat-seal, barrier, and laminated structures designed around each product’s performance needs.

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Food Applications

From frozen and fresh produce to dry foods like baking mixes, grains, and cereal, ECOVA solutions are designed to withstand moisture and keep products protected.

Snack Applications

From salty snacks and confectionery to baked goods and other shelf-stable products, ECOVA offers paper-based packaging solutions designed to maintain freshness while enhancing sustainability.

Non-Food Applications

Whether wrapping and sealing everyday essentials like paper towels and tissue or creating secondary pouches for wellness and personal care products, ECOVA is durable and sustainable by design.

Packaging Designed with Sustainability in Mind

ECOVA paper structures are designed to be recycled in the U.S. paper stream, with final package validation required.

As a paper-first solution, ECOVA packaging helps brands and packagers reduce reliance on difficult-to-recycle plastic packaging where paper-based solutions can deliver the required performance. Developed to support evolving expectations from consumers, retailers, and EPR laws, ECOVA provides a more responsible packaging option without sacrificing what you love from traditional flexible packaging structures.

Our Sustainability Approach

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Frequently Asked Questions

ECOVA is a curbside recyclable, heat-sealable portfolio of flexible paper packaging solutions that replace plastic films and overwraps in applications like towel & tissue, frozen food, produce, dry goods, and more. This paper packaging solution runs on packagers’ existing packaging equipment while delivering exceptional seal strength and options for dependable barrier protection.

Yes! ECOVA is made from paper with coatings, adhesives, inks, and varnishes designed around repulpability. ECOVA enables brands to streamline packaging design and right-size packaging to reduce waste.

Yes! The ECOVA Product Line is SFI Certified, supporting the use of fiber from responsible and sustainable sources.

Yes, ECOVA is:

  • SFI Certified (BVC SFICOC-003921)
  • Power of Paperlock® Patent (US Patent # 11,897,226 B2)

Yes! ECOVA complies with FDA food contact requirements and is manufactured under rigorous food-safety standards per 21 CFR 176.170, 21 CFR 176.180, and 21 CFR 175.105 standards.

ECOVA Barrier is engineered with coatings that protect against moisture and oxygen, ensuring food and snack applications maintain their intended shelf life without relying on plastic films.

Most customers can trial ECOVA within 4-6 weeks, with full conversion in as few as 90 days to 6 months, depending on line trials, qualifications, and scale.

  • ECOVA is heat-sealable, so it runs on existing vertical and horizontal FFS and pouching equipment without extra materials or costly modifications to production.
  • The ECOVA portfolio includes options with barrier performance to protect against moisture and oxygen for frozen and dry goods.
  • ECOVA is designed to be curbside recyclable in the paper stream in the US.
  • ECOVA features a printable surface for branding with a natural paper look and feel.

ECOVA typically runs at full production speed, matching the efficiency of traditional plastic films. Customers have successfully run ECOVA on high-speed lines without sacrificing throughput.

Yes! ECOVA can be produced with a matte or natural paper finish for a premium look and enhanced shelf appeal.

Behind every ECOVA product sits a team focused on rapid package qualification. Nimble and flexible, just like our product. We will work with you to ensure your brand is being lifted off the shelf before you know it.

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