ITC's Packaging Business [https://beta.itcportal.com/what-we-do/packaging.html] is leveraging its flagship 'Innovpack’ https://beta.itcportal.com/who-we-are/sustainability.html] campaign to focus on end-use segments with potential to adopt sustainable packaging and plastic substitution solutions - food & beverage, personal care, home care, footwear, consumer electronics, and more. Innovative coating technologies by the Business are helping its client body meet their environmental goals. The Business is also developing unique structures that help reduce the environmental impact of traditional packaging. ​

The patented 'Bioseal' is an environment-friendly coating that provides excellent oil and grease resistance and heat sealability, a good substitute for multilayer plastics used in QSR tubs and lids, tea envelopes, sugar sachets, flow wraps for soaps etc. 'Oxyblock' is another coating solution that enhances barrier properties in packaging and eliminates the need for a metallized barrier layer, making packaging easy to recycle.​

An innovative anti-microbial coating used on clamshells and boxes for snacks, fries and donuts is ensuring safe, hygienic end-user experiences.

The road ahead​

ITC continues to ramp up its sustainable products portfolio and is stepping up investments in this fast-evolving space with great growth potential. The endeavour will be supported by the R&D capabilities of ITC's Life Sciences & Technology Centre, and through external collaborations with global specialists. A state-of-the-art moulded fibre products manufacturing facility in Badiyakhedi, Madhya Pradesh has been commissioned.​