What does the newest California Packaging legislation mean for your business?
The new bill states that all packaging in the state of California must be recyclable or compostable by 2032 at the following levels:
- At least 30 percent on and after January 1, 2028.
- At least 40 percent on and after January 1, 2030.
- At least 65 percent on and after January 1, 2032.
The newest legislation—US SB 54—signed by Governor Newsom in July of 2022 will result in an extended producer responsibility for printed paper and plastic packaging manufacturers. The bill aims to increase the producer’s responsibility for treating and disposing of post-consumer products and decrease single-use plastic packaging.
Now more than ever CPG manufacturers need to look for alternative raw materials for both primary and secondary packaging that will allow them to comply with the new law.
Moquin Press has been ahead of the sustainability concerns in the packaging industry as the only packaging manufacturer in the United States that offers Tree Free paperboard made from the by-product of sugarcane production. Our Tree Free packaging is a great option to start your sustainability journey, made with sustainable inks and no dyes that could affect recyclability.
We aim to offer our clients the opportunity to prioritize telling their sustainability story through their packaging while complying with future earth-conscious legislation.
Byproducts of sugar production usually burned are instead turned into pulp and reused in the production of sugarcane paper. Sugarcane Tree Free Paper offers great quality working great with all of our Premium Finishes from spot UV to Foils.
Renewable & Compostable
Our tree free sugarcane paper is made 100% from renewable, biodegradable, and compostable materials. Sugarcane renews itself every 12 months and biodegrades in less than 90 days. Nonetheless, we recommend to recycle any packaging made with this paper like you would with any other paperboard so that it can be reused in post-consumer waste paper.
Reduced Emissions
Emissions are reduced in two ways:
First, by using the byproduct of sugar production, the bagasse of the sugarcane which would normally be burned is instead turned into pulp.
Second, no trees are felled or forests destroyed in the making of this paper, reducing deforestation and the carbon emission associated with this practice.
We are the only packaging manufacturer in the United States offering this eco-conscious option. Get in touch with us to learn more or click below to request a sample pack.
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While the creative process of designing luxury packaging begins in the mind of each founder, it is the designer who creates a look that is reflective of the company’s ethos. For the skincare brand Kūlia, Design Sake Studio’s creative vision focused on the look and feel of the box with “custom floral illustrations inspired by the brand’s connection to the Hawaiian Islands.” Design Sake Studio selected us to bring these delicate and intricate designs to life, knowing only Moquin Press could deliver the highest quality and attention to detail that their award-winning design deserves!
Bringing your ideas to life
Once the design is finished, it is our turn to bring Kūlia and Design Sake Studio’s creative vision to life by prototyping the packaging into CAD and converting the floral illustrations into a 3D sculpted die. After the illustrations that will cover the inside of the box are printed, the sculpted die is pressed against the paper by our embossing machine, creating intricate blind embossing details on the exterior of the box.
Setting a new standard in sustainable materials
Moquin Press has partnered with the best paper mill companies around the world to offer our clients quality eco-conscious paper options. In the case of Kūlia skincare, the FSC-Certified Neenah Folding Board in PC100 White Eggshell was the best sustainable option for the look and feel of the brand. Neenah’s paper stock has the right thickness to protect Kūlia’s glass bottles, and pairs beautifully with our MoquinFX ink technology—vegetable-based inks that reduce VOC emissions.
Moquin Exclusive technology
Kūlia’s team dedicated special thought to every detail of their products, which is why quality control and consistency are key to guaranteeing a luxurious unboxing experience for every customer. Moquin Press does everything in-house, so we can apply our Moquin Eagle Eyes technology to every step of the printing process to ensure 100% accuracy in color management and registration.
photography and artwork by Jasmine & Michael Keeney— Kūlia Skincare
Inks and Greenhouse Emissions
Conventional inks used in offset printing release volatile organic compounds (VOC) during the air-dying process into the environment and require print shops to use harsher cleaners between jobs. All of these contribute to high greenhouse emissions levels that can be damaging for humans and the environment. While there aren’t 100% fully sustainable inks, UV inks and water or vegetable-based inks have been reformulated to reduce the amount of VOC’s released into the atmosphere.
In terms of sustainability, UV inks are at the top of the list, as they have been formulated to cure when exposed to UV light and not through oxidation (air-drying). As the ink dries immediately after print, VOCs are trapped in the paper avoiding greenhouse emissions and speeding up the production process by reducing offsetting and ghosting.
“UV inks are at the top of the list”
On the other hand, vegetable-based inks are considered more sustainable than conventional inks. Vegetable-based inks emit fewer VOCs by replacing older hydrocarbon ingredients—with natural renewable resin—and petroleum oils with vegetable ones. While vegetable and water-based inks may seem like a great alternative to conventional inks it is important to note that not all vegetable inks have the same levels of natural tree rosin and vegetable oils in them. A prime example of this is soy ink—which has become very popular among sustainable brands not only for its alleged reduction of petroleum-based ingredients but also due to the direct reference to nature that the name has in itself. Nonetheless, soy ink labels can be misleading as the ink only needs to be 7% soy-based to carry the seal. Therefore, at Moquin Press’ in-house ink lab, we prefer to print with UV inks as they reduce greenhouse emissions and improve working conditions while offering the best quality in color, registration, and consistency. Likewise, in the few cases in which UV inks are not used, we offer our clients vegetable-based inks guaranteed to be formulated with renewable source-bases such as vegetable oils.
Moquin Press Sustainability Pledge
Moquin Press will be at the World’s Most Comprehensive Packaging Event in 2021!
We are excited to be part of The PACKage Printing Pavilion where only the leading packaging and processing manufacturers will be exhibiting. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO will have a section solely dedicated to packaging suppliers like Moquin Press.
PACK-EXPO is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about our state-of-the-art packaging equipment and sustainable materials. You will also have the opportunity to get to know our team of experts and experience firsthand how our commitment to our customers has ranked us amongst the top solution suppliers in the country.
Moquin Press bolsters its presence in the food-label printing industry, proving to be a staple in Northern California.
Belmont, Ca., Aug 24, 2021 – As of today Moquin Press has acquired Valley Printing, a cut and stack label printing company recognized for having a large footprint in the Central California food industry. The move to acquire Valley Printing began in June 2021, as part of Moquin Press’ vision to solidify its presence in the cut and stack label industry. The process took 8 weeks and the deal was signed on August 24, 2021.
The acquisition of Valley Printing is just one of the many steps Moquin Press has taken to cement its position in the food-label and packaging industry, a testament to its decades-long evolution and continued prosperity. The company has a proven history of success in the label printing and packaging industry through the implementation of innovative processes that boost quality and productivity.
This year’s COSMOPROF will have an entire section dedicated to beauty suppliers!
We are excited to show you our cutting-edge technology, innovative sustainable packaging materials, and certified in-house PANTONE ink capabilities. We are here to help you create and elevate your brand’s creative vision, find us in the COSMOPACK section.
Visit https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/cosmopack/ for more info.
Moquin Press bolsters its presence in the food-label printing industry, proving to be a staple in Northern California.
Belmont, Ca., Aug 24, 2021 – As of today Moquin Press has acquired Valley Printing, a cut and stack label printing company recognized for having a large footprint in the Central California food industry. The move to acquire Valley Printing began in June 2021, as part of Moquin Press’ vision to solidify its presence in the cut and stack label industry. The process took 8 weeks and the deal was signed on August 24, 2021.
The acquisition of Valley Printing is just one of the many steps Moquin Press has taken to cement its position in the food-label and packaging industry, a testament to its decades-long evolution and continued prosperity. The company has a proven history of success in the label printing and packaging industry through the implementation of innovative processes that boost quality and productivity.