I’m Lovin’ It: Argentina McDonald’s franchises trial biobased barrier coating for hamburgers

Dubbed JANUS, the coating creates a barrier to grease, water and oxygen when applied to paper for food packaging, like wrap paper, boxes, cups, utensils, K-cups, and straws. The compound is 100% biodegradable, backyard compostable, repulpable and recyclable and can replaces the current coating standard, petroleum-derived polyethylene.

“We are pleased to take a leadership role in introducing JANUS technology into the global food and beverage industry with Arcos Dorados and a local packaging supplier. We see the incorporation of viable green technologies like JANUS® into that ecosystem as a pivotal step towards our shared vision of a healthy, sustainable future devoid of toxic materials,” said Rick Bulman, CEO of J&J Green Paper.