G erman speciality chemicals company Evonik has introduced a new 25kg paper bag for its MetAMINO (DL-methionine) brand by removing the plastic film layer. For years, Evonik Animal Nutrition’s ...

The paper–blended with a felt material and strengthened with polymer micro-particles–is designed to be durable, washable, resistant to water and grease, and look and feel similar to leather.

Unlike plastic bags, paper doesn’t choke oceans and waterways when it’s dumped and can easily be as strong as a plastic, at least if it doesn’t rain on the way home. The PaperJohn comes from ...