RDM Group and Releaf Developed Leaf-Based Board
The partnership offers consumer goods manufacturers a new material option for packaging that highlights sustainable sourcing.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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RDM Group and Releaf have launched Eska Leaf, a recycled solid board product that incorporates leaf-paper lamination. The product uses leaves collected from city streets like Paris to create packaging material.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to reduce pressure on traditional forests by upcycling waste material into a commercially viable packaging solution. This development targets growing consumer demand for visible environmental responsibility in retail packaging.
80% of Europeans believe the visible use of recycled cartonboard enhances brand environmental responsibility, while 50% link packaging and recycling directly with sustainability. These figures represent the broader European market as measured in 2026.
The players
RDM Group
A major producer of recycled cartonboard that operates across global markets.
Releaf
An entity focused on developing materials sourced from upcycled organic waste.
The details
The production process combines recycled solid board with leaf-paper lamination to create the final material. Manufacturers can utilize a laboratory for bespoke board development to meet specific packaging needs. By sourcing raw leaves from urban areas like Paris, the companies aim to transform municipal waste streams into functional industrial inputs.
Timeline
2026: Perspectus Global conducted research on European consumer packaging preferences.
September 28-30, 2026: Eska Leaf will debut at Luxe Pack Monaco.
Market Landscape
The launch of Eska Leaf follows the consumer demand trends identified in the 2026 Perspectus Global research. This move positions both companies to capture market share among brands seeking to align their packaging choices with documented European sustainability preferences.
Manufacturers should evaluate the viability of leaf-based lamination for their own product lines as a way to bolster brand sustainability metrics. Procurement teams should monitor if the availability of upcycled urban waste materials scales as a cost-competitive alternative to standard recycled board.
The takeaway
The move by RDM Group and Releaf signals that upcycled municipal waste is becoming a viable raw material input for high-end consumer goods packaging. Operators should track the debut of Eska Leaf at Luxe Pack Monaco to assess the material's aesthetic and functional performance against conventional board.
Further reading
For more information on current developments in packaging materials, see Consumer Goods.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pulpapernews.
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