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The latest news, milestones, and announcements from Smart Planet Technologies.

Sep 29, 2025
Award

Smart Planet's HyperBarrier is a finalist in PackExpo 2025 Technology Awards

Smart Planet Technologies' HyperBarrier technology has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious PackExpo 2025 Technology Awards, recognizing innovation in sustainable packaging solutions.

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Aug 6, 2025
Award

Packaging with Smart Planet's HyperBarrier is a finalist in Packaging Europe's 2025 Sustainable Packaging Awards

Packaging solutions featuring Smart Planet's HyperBarrier have been recognized as finalists in Packaging Europe's 2025 Sustainable Packaging Awards, highlighting the technology's contribution to environmental sustainability.

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Jan 20, 2025
Product Launch

EarthCoating-Bio Delivers the Long-Sought Recyclable and Compostable Barrier Coating Solution for Paper Cups

Smart Planet Technologies announces the launch of EarthCoating-Bio, a breakthrough barrier coating that is both recyclable and compostable, addressing the long-standing challenge of sustainable paper cup solutions.

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Aug 2, 2024
Partnership

Nanoshel and Smart Planet Technologies form strategic collaboration for next-generation environmental packaging solutions

Nanoshel and Smart Planet Technologies have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialize next-generation environmental packaging solutions leveraging mineralized resin technology.

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Apr 29, 2024
Product Launch

Introducing HyperBarrier, a High-Barrier Coating for Paper-based Flexible Packaging

Smart Planet Technologies introduces HyperBarrier, a revolutionary high-barrier coating designed specifically for paper-based flexible packaging applications, delivering superior performance while maintaining recyclability.

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Apr 29, 2024
Media Coverage

HyperBarrier featured in Packaging Digest

Smart Planet Technologies' HyperBarrier technology receives coverage in Packaging Digest, highlighting its innovative approach to sustainable barrier coatings for flexible packaging.

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Mar 13, 2024
Media Coverage

Will Lorenzi, CEO of Smart Planet Technologies, featured in KTLA Los Angeles Interview

Will Lorenzi, CEO of Smart Planet Technologies, discusses sustainable packaging innovation and regulatory developments in a featured interview with KTLA Los Angeles.

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Mar 13, 2024
Press Release

Linstol Raises the Bar with the Super Cool Cup: The New Paper Cup for In Flight Cabin Cold Beverage Service

Linstol introduces the Super Cool Cup, a unique cold cup designed for all types of cold beverages including alcoholic mixed drinks, featuring Smart Planet's EarthCoating technology for superior performance and recyclability.

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Oct 18, 2021
Press Release

Recyclable Paper Cup with EarthCoating reaches One Billion Cup Milestone

Smart Planet Technologies announces a major milestone: over one billion paper cups with EarthCoating have been sold globally, demonstrating the market acceptance and scalability of sustainable packaging solutions.

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May 24, 2021
Press Release

Carvajal Pulpa y Papel S.A. (Propal) and Carvajal Empaques S.A. license EarthCoating from Smart Planet Technologies

Carvajal companies have licensed EarthCoating technology from Smart Planet Technologies, expanding the adoption of sustainable barrier coatings in Latin American packaging markets.

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Jun 9, 2020
Press Release

Smart Planet Technologies extends paper cup license agreement with Huhtamaki CupPrint Ltd.

Smart Planet Technologies has extended its license agreement with Huhtamaki CupPrint to continue the rapid growth of their product line of paper cups using EarthCoating. The extension also makes the product available to Huhtamaki Business units in select global markets.

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May 14, 2020
Press Release

Stratex Licenses EarthCoating® from Smart Planet Technologies for use in next-generation environmental packaging solutions

Stratex has entered into a license agreement with Smart Planet Technologies to use EarthCoating in next-generation environmental packaging solutions, leveraging the technology's superior performance and improved recyclability.

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