GreenCoat

Wax Replacement Corrugated Container

Interstate Container LLC

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Converted Package

Secondary/transport packaging >> Corrugated shipping case/tray

Wood/Paper >> Corrugated - Moisture Resistant - Wax Alternative

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• Our FBA-approved wax alternative corrugated boxes for difficult applications and environments replace wax saturated or wax coated boxes for fresh products. Proven performance in poultry and seafood applications, our boxes are fully recyclable and repulpable in accordance to the FBA protocols set forth for wax alternative corrugated containers.

• Wax boxes have been used in demanding applications for years in the poultry, seafood, produce, and floral markets. While some progress has been made for less-stringent products, we have developed a product that can replace wax boxes in much more demanding surroundings. Our poultry customers have replaced their wax boxes with our GreenCoat boxes with great success. We look to branch out into other product categories where wax remains prevalent. Our product has passed the FBA proctocol for wax alternatives. We have also tested it in the "real world" by providing several tons of products at various mills to use in their OCC mix with no negative results or feedback.
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