The way out of the pulp molding industry

Pulp molded products as an emerging environmental protection technology products are gradually becoming social and recognized by the majority of consumers. It is an undeniable fact. Even as we continue to chant for the support of the dynamite festival, we have heard from the leadership of the State Council about the “blind construction of one-off biodegradable tableware items.” We cannot help but add a few worries to the future of pulp molded products. Originally, there was a tendency to “re-cutting and light packaging” in paper-molded products manufacturing companies. Nowadays, a long wall has been flattened horizontally. Isn't it worse? However, calm down and think carefully: “Prevent the blind construction of disposable biodegradable tableware items”. This is not just for paper molded dishes, nor is it to summarize the entire pulp molded products. What are we worried about? When it comes to the tendency of the paper mold industry to “re-cut tableware and light packaging”, there are both objective (market) difficulties and subjective (conceptual) indifference. The development imbalance in this industry not only restricts the paper molding products. The further expansion has also limited its ability to play in more areas, and it also weighed on its economic progress. This article tries to discuss the current status and development of the two major components of pulp molded products, paper-cutting tableware and paper-based packaging (collectively), and discusses their own superficial understanding in connection with the blind construction of disposable degradable tableware drinking fountains. Although there is no doubt about the itching of boots, there is no shortage of boxing hearts. Therefore, you can use it as a brick to teach you in the paper mold and packaging industry. In the development of pulp molded products, paper-molded tableware has undoubtedly played a decisive role and contributed to its contribution. However, we should also sensibly see that: In the six or seven years since the appearance of paper-mushi utensils, they have been strongly resisted by EPS cutlery. In the battle for the fast-food market, paper-molded tableware has taken a devastating effect. Still not fully open the door of victory, that is, in the country's three orders and five applications to ban the use of foam plastic tableware, vigorously rectify the "white pollution" when, EPS cutlery is still solemnly swept through the city Hall, a temporary cause of many paper-mold manufacturers cold sweat soaked back ! In fact, the reason is so simple: Although China's fast-food market can swallow tens of thousands of disposable tableware a day, it is also distinguished by tableware. The consciousness of doing business and consumption of a considerable portion of people in China today is based on The principle of making money and making money is the basic principle. Not to mention one-off consumer goods. Is “preventing blind construction” a bit of a preventive measure? Do not you see the repeated explosions and injuries caused by beer bottles, forcing the government to order beer manufacturers to use the “B” bottle instead, but this is not something that everyone praises, but is not accepted by some (presumably not a few) companies that have made them wise. In the final analysis, it is about 0.20 yuan per bottle price difference. Really a bit "Chinese people are not afraid of death, but also afraid of the explosion of the bottle," the public opinion is an insignificant foam plastic lunch box? Frozen feet are not a day's cold, the national conditions are such that the quality of people in the country, so the situation of paper tableware and other degradable tableware does not appear to improve rapidly in the short term, the domestic degradable fast food market leader of this monster It will take some time to wake up again. If it is really "preventing blind construction," the author thinks that it is not necessarily a bad thing for manufacturers who are determined to produce paper-cutting utensils. However, whether we should seriously think: Under the situation of “preventing blind construction”, in addition to painstaking thinking, does the paper mold industry forget what else is around? In fact, in the production of pulp molded products, in addition to paper molded tableware, the production of paper mold packaging products is also promising, but due to many reasons, this kind of green packaging materials that should be strongly promoted has long been reserved for independent use. Many industries and sectors It is not even known that paper molded products can be used as packaging materials. It is reported that the products of some Chinese enterprises have been exported overseas, and they have been puzzled by the fact that some of their products have been rejected because they are not covered by the other party's regulations. In fact, developed countries have always attached great importance to the handling of packaging materials and their wastes. In Europe and the United States and Japan, there are strict laws and regulations that impose mandatory regulations. Therefore, “green packaging” is promoted and recycling and recycling of waste paper products are promoted. It is not only a question that is in line with international practice, but also a necessity for China’s products to go abroad to expand exports. China is a signatory to the "Montreal Protocol" and "Vienna Declaration" on international environmental protection issues. Protecting the natural ecological environment from damage is also one of China's basic national policies. The vigorous implementation and implementation of paper-type packaging products not only conforms to the national conditions of the country. It will also bring great returns to the production companies, and certainly not in the current "prevention". It is understood that in the “Ninth Five-Year Plan” of the packaging industry, China has included the use of paper-based (including paper-mold) materials as substitutes for foamed plastics in the production of certain packaging materials into the development plan for the packaging industry, and vigorously developed and applied paper-based materials. Packaging is a key point for the packaging industry to implement the "Ninth Five-Year Plan." Therefore, there is no reason why we should be far and away, ignore the great potential of paper-based packaging products, and worry about the temporary adjustment of the production of paper-mold utensils. From the current practical application and simulation test results, paper packaging products can be used at least in large quantities in the following industries or fields: 1. Food (medicine) packaging. In addition to fast food utensils, many medicines, semi-finished products, cooked foods, and convenience foods can be packaged in paper molds, such as clean food trays, instant noodles bowls, etc., not only clean but also easy to use, but also can be recycled and recycled, and it is in line with environmental protection and human health Requirements, this is already a common practice in the international catering industry. 2, planting nursery. Prior to this, many companies have produced small batches of planting nursery paper baskets for use by the gardening department. The biggest advantage of this product is that there is no need for secondary transplanting after planting seedlings. The seedlings can be transplanted together with seedlings after seedling emergence (carcasses can be self-degraded). , The province saves time and has a high survival rate. It has a good prospect for application in landscaping and planting in the garden. The effect of afforestation and tree planting in areas with poor natural conditions such as mountain deserts will be more prominent. 3, medical equipment. The biggest problem in the use of traditional medical devices is that disinfection is not complete and it is easy to form cross-infections. If one-time use of various types of paper trays, trays, bedpans, body pads, and plywood, etc., can eliminate the need for disinfection and save labor, and its Waste can be directly burned without toxic side effects. Moreover, the affordable price of paper molds is easy for both parties, which can bring many conveniences to medical care. 4, electrical pads. Under normal circumstances, China's electrical products are lined with foamed plastic, but nowadays foreign countries have refused to import such packaging, forcing our liner packaging as soon as possible to embark on the "paper to replace plastic" road. However, the use of a paper mold material as a gasket is advantageous in that it has good plasticity and strong cushioning force, and its production process is concise and does not cause environmental pollution, and the product has strong adaptability and production potential. 5, fragile septum. The septa of fragile products such as glass, ceramics, and eggs are often replaced with paper scraps and grass. It is neither standardized nor hygienic, and the anti-vibration effect is also unsatisfactory. Paper mold spacers are easy to make, uniform and uniform after molding, easy to pack and have strong shock absorbing and shock absorbing ability. Due to the fact that the raw material process requirements of this product are not high, the production cost is easy to control and is suitable for large-scale production and application. 6, munitions packaging. Arms products are afraid of collision, fear of static electricity, fear of moisture, fear of corrosion, and packaging, transportation, and storage require extreme caution. The paper mold material can be made into a neutral substance, and the buffering force is good and the plasticity is strong. The moisture-proof, rust-proof and anti-static can be used. After the special auxiliary agent is added, the performance can be expanded, and the safety factor in use is large. It is used for ammunition, explosives and gunpowder. The packaging lining of guns and other items can increase the level of military packaging and greatly reduce the risk and loss of arms management. Others such as some children's toys, drama props, mannequins, handicrafts, etc., can also be made of paper mold materials. Not long ago, there were publications reporting that foreign countries have begun to develop and produce paper mold furniture and paper mold (mechanical) components. We should believe that paper-based packaging products, because of their environmentally friendly material properties, are very likely to receive much attention in the near future, so as to obtain follow-up support and development. From the perspective of economic efficiency, there are currently more than 100 manufacturers engaged in the production of paper-molded utensils in the country. It is estimated that more than 50% of the enterprises are in a loss-making state. Now many enterprises are in semi-half-off state. The annual demand for fast food in China was close to 10 billion pieces by 1999, but EPS cutlery accounted for about 90% of the market share. The remaining 10% of the market had cardboard cutlery, starchy cutlery, plant fiber cutlery and so-called can Degradable plastic tableware to compete with the paper molded tableware, so the situation is indeed difficult to paper mold tableware difficult to move around, and now encountered "prevent blind construction" block, desolate heart is difficult to avoid! Of course, we have no doubt about the government's determination to implement environmental protection policies, and we believe that with the approach of the national total elimination of EPS cutlery and the strengthening of law enforcement, this situation will be greatly improved, but more than 50% of the companies in the modern paper industry will compete for the situation. The situation of fast food with a market share of 10% is still not so comfortable and practical, so we should broaden the product channels of paper molded products so as to open up a bigger market to attract more users and put green paper products on the market. Shop to the whole country. According to some data, in recent years, China's paper mold materials used in packaging account for only about 2% of the total amount, and the total production volume is probably less than 5,000 tons. The developed countries in Europe and America have already used paper materials as packaging materials. More than 35% of its total packaging. According to the planning of China's packaging industry, by the end of this century, packaging paper products should be close to 10 million tons (including all kinds of cardboard), and their output value should be estimated at 50 billion yuan. Isn't this an excellent business opportunity? According to our calculation of the maximum capacity of our paper-based products, the gap in the output of paper-molded products is at least 90%. From another point of view, the unit price of one ton of paper molded products is about 20-30% lower than the unit price of expanded polystyrene products (the production cost is also roughly the same), if we can Breakthroughs, paper packaging products in the near future to form a situation with the polystyrene foam products is not impossible. The author is willing to believe that if the paper mold industry does something in both policy and market, paper mold packaging products in the domestic packaging industry should not be empty talk. If it is true, preventing the blind construction of disposable biodegradable tableware projects will become an oxytocin that will promote the growth of the paper mold industry. Of course, to fully realize this goal, we need to do a lot of work, and the author will have a special article. This will not be repeated here.