# 151 - LIVE at LabelExpo with Paolo Grasso - sustainable foil alternative Ecoleaf

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-09-13
- Length: 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-09-13-151-live-at-labelexpo-with-paolo-grasso-sustainable-foil-alternative-ecoleaf
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/151-live-at-labelexpo-with-paolo

## Summary

Paolo Grasso, Sales Director for Atiga Metal Print (a division of Actega), introduces Ecoleaf, a sustainable alternative to traditional hot foiling for labels. He explains that Ecoleaf eliminates the plastic carrier foil, applying only metallic flakes to reduce waste by up to 99% and lower costs by 10-40% compared to conventional foils. The technology is compatible with flexographic, screen printing, and digital finishing processes, offering significant environmental and economic benefits for converters and brands.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-09-13-151-live-at-labelexpo-with-paolo-grasso-sustainable-foil-alternative-ecoleaf#t=4) Introduction: LabelExpo 2022 and Paolo Grasso
- [2:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-09-13-151-live-at-labelexpo-with-paolo-grasso-sustainable-foil-alternative-ecoleaf#t=176) Ecoleaf vs. Traditional Foiling: Eliminating Waste
- [6:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-09-13-151-live-at-labelexpo-with-paolo-grasso-sustainable-foil-alternative-ecoleaf#t=372) Sustainability Metrics and LCA Advantages
- [7:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-09-13-151-live-at-labelexpo-with-paolo-grasso-sustainable-foil-alternative-ecoleaf#t=473) Total Cost of Ownership and Cost Savings
- [11:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-09-13-151-live-at-labelexpo-with-paolo-grasso-sustainable-foil-alternative-ecoleaf#t=684) Technical Applications and Compatibility

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Ecoleaf (product)
- LabelExpo (other)
- ABG (company)

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