Carccu spotlights newsprint paper as a packaging material

Carccu® is highlighting newsprint paper as a lightweight option for protective packaging, carton filling and storage use in logistics, warehousing and e-commerce. The Finnish manufacturer is pairing that use case with traceability, printing and recycling practices as EU rules and supply-chain documentation become more important.

Why it matters: - Newsprint paper is moving beyond newspapers and magazines into practical packaging uses where low weight, flexibility and easy handling matter. - The shift matters for logistics, warehousing and e-commerce operations that need protective wrapping and filler material without adding unnecessary bulk. - Carccu® is positioning newsprint as a defined-use material, not a universal substitute for heavier or moisture-resistant packaging.

What happened: - Carccu®, a Finnish paper packaging manufacturer and printing house based in Sastamala, is supplying newsprint paper in rolls and sheets for packaging applications. - The company says 45 g/m² is its most commonly supplied newsprint grade. - The announcement was dated September 2, 2026.

The details: - Newsprint paper is a lightweight, uncoated paper typically made from recycled fibres or mechanical wood pulp. - Packaging-grade newsprint generally ranges from 42 to 90 g/m², depending on fibre supply and production batch. - At 45 g/m², Carccu’s standard grade is flexible enough to fold, wrap and crumple while remaining strong enough for protective uses. - Common packaging uses include protective wrapping, carton filling, separating packaged items and protecting goods in storage. - Newsprint is not moisture resistant and is not meant for heavy-load packaging or uses with significant grease exposure. - Carccu can print logos, handling instructions and other markings directly on the paper when needed. - For larger production runs, Carccu uses flexographic printing, which transfers ink directly onto the uncoated paper. - The paper’s slightly absorbent surface works better for clear, high-contrast graphics than for very fine detail. - Carccu supplies newsprint under FSC® Chain of Custody and PEFC Chain of Custody certifications. - Those certification systems document the tracing of certified forest-based materials through the supply chain and are verified through independent audits. - Carccu materials comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which requires due diligence for certain forest-based products placed on the EU market. - Compliance includes traceability documentation, supplier checks and risk assessments. - Carccu operates certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems. - ISO 9001 covers process control, documentation, corrective action and continuous improvement. - ISO 14001 covers environmental aspects, compliance obligations and systematic improvement of environmental performance. - The company says paper and board offcuts can be returned to paper mills for reprocessing into new paper. - Surplus rolls and sheets can be redirected to secondary packaging uses rather than being pulped immediately. - Metal ink barrels may be repurposed by other industries, plastic stretch film can be recycled into new plastic raw material and leftover printing ink can be reused as black pigment in kraft paper production.

Between the lines: - The newsprint pitch reflects a broader packaging trend: established materials are gaining new roles when their physical properties fit the job. - The same market is also becoming more documentation-heavy, with buyers and suppliers both expected to prove where materials come from and how they are handled. - Lasse Borg, Carccu’s managing director, said certification shows the company is operating responsibly and that responsibilities now run both ways in the value chain.

What's next: - Carccu expects demand to remain tied to applications where lightweight, dry protective packaging is enough. - The company’s messaging suggests traceability, compliance and documented production practices will become even more central to how forest-based packaging is bought and sold. - Borg said rapid change should help Carccu keep pace with the market as requirements evolve.

The bottom line: - Newsprint is no longer just a printing paper. For Carccu, it is also a packaging material whose value depends on performance, traceability and regulatory readiness.