2021 eventful year for rePAPER

 


2021 was a difficult time for everyone with the prolonging covid situation. More than anything, we tried to find comfort and encouragement in each other to get through the year. Under the changed circumstances, rePAPER took further steps in eco-friendly paper coating technology and the expansion of sustainable packaging material. Let us take a look through rePAPER’s 2021! 

 


1. rePAPER signs an exclusive supply contract with GPI for coating solutions


< OptiCycle™ Product Line | Cold Cup, Hot Cup, Food Container >

 

rePAPER signed an exclusive supply contract with GPI (Graphic Packaging International), a global paper-manufacturing company in the U.S.A., for the eco-friendly coating solutions the RP-SERIES. GPI is a highly recognized market leader in the packaging industry and is listed in the Fortune 500. GPI has declared the ‘VISION 2025’ to establish a recyclable solution by 2025 and launched the Opticycle™, which is applied with rePAPER’s coating solution. Please look forward to rePAPER’s future as we expand around the world with our eco-friendly paper coating technology! 



2. rePAPER, acquiring ISO certification and proving its global standards and environmental management


< ISO Certification >

rePAPER has acquired ISO (International Organization for Standardization)’s ‘Quality Management System ISO 9001’ and ‘Environmental Management System ISO 14001’. rePAPER is leading the way in eco-friendly management with our eco-friendly paper coating solutions and is gaining higher credibility through technology that can help solve environmental issues. 



3. “Songle”, eco-friendly cold paper cup for iced drinks


< Crystal cold cup & JejurangReparang cold cup >

‘Songle’, an eco-friendly cold paper cup applied with rePAPER’s exclusive RP coating solutions, was newly introduced. The ‘Songle’, an alternative to the controversial plastic disposable cups, is a cup for iced drinks and has great water resistance, making it possible for us to enjoy our drinks for a long time!



4. rePAPER’s 7th anniversary!

< REPA members >

rePAPER was established 7years ago, and this July of 2021 was rePAPER’s 7th birthday! Although we couldn’t get together to party, we gave out gifts and held fun contests to celebrate the occasion. 



5. rePAPER’s website renewed and updated to enhance expertise and accessibility 


< New official website >


The rePAPER website was renewed, including data related to rePAPER’s technology, eco-friendly features, and the global trends of packaging material. It is also available in English and Chinese. 



6. Relocation of rePAPER’s headquarters 


< New office >


Last September, rePAPER moved its head office to the Education Research Industry Collaboration Complex in the ERICA campus of Hanyang University. We hope to expand our business and technology here!

In the past year, rePAPER’s eco-friendly technology accomplished great achievements through many collaborations. In keeping up with the policies related to ban-plastic and disposable products, the industrial world has also attempted new changes such as technology development for eco-friendly materials. A lot of needs have knocked at rePAPER’s door to find eco-friendly solutions. We at rePAPER will continue to protect our planet with our eco-friendly technology in 2022. Please continue to support us next year! Thank you!





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