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Entries for tag: PLA
Compostable sleeve introduced
In the wake of recycling, highlighted in 2007 by the launch of the Petsleeve® solution to recycle PET packaging and recognised by recycling bodies, today the group rolls out a fully biodegradable and compostable packaging solution: the Biosleeve® made from PLA.
Read ArticleLabels become compostable
Berkshire Labels has become the first company to offer a fully biodegradable and compostable self adhesive label range that conforms to EN13432 in its own right.
Read ArticleCereplast extends biodegradable range
Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB: CERP), manufacturer of proprietary, bio-based, sustainable plastics, extended the range of applications for biodegradable, compostable plastic with the introduction of the first-ever freeze-tolerant resin, CP-INJ-13. The newest addition to the Cereplast CompostablesTM resin family retains structural rigidity in freezing temperatures, ideal for frozen food applications, such as ice cream containers, and all applications requiring resistance to low temperature and/or high flexibility.Cereplast, Inc. (OTCBB: CERP), manufacturer of proprietary, bio-based, sustainable plastics, extended the range of applications for biodegradable, compostable plastic with the introduction of the first-ever freeze-tolerant resin, CP-INJ-13. The newest addition to the Cereplast CompostablesTM resin family retains structural rigidity in freezing temperatures, ideal for frozen food applications, such as ice cream containers, and all applications requiring resistance to low temperature and/or high flexibility.
Read ArticleDairy company buys PLA packager
Naturally Iowa announced today that it has completed the acquisition of PLA Supply Company, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. "This acquisition secures our leadership position as the first and only dairy company in the world that manufactures and packages our dairy products in PLA containers made from corn, a 100% renewable resource," said William Horner, President and CEO of Naturally Iowa, Inc. "We believe that the value proposition of delivering superior organic and all natural dairy products in PLA containers gives Naturally Iowa a competitive advantage in a marketplace where consumers are increasingly demanding environmentally friendly packaging and where our competitors are packaging their products in containers made from petroleum."
Read ArticlePLA being used for cards
RPC Cobelplast-Montonate has enhanced its range of plastic card substrates with a new product manufactured in the biodegradable material PLA, reflecting growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly card solutions.
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Organic film for organic pasta
Birkel, a leading German manufacturer of brand name products, will now be the first to offer its organic pasta in organic film. Just as new is that the film will be printed in a high-quality 8-coloured flexoprint ¾ by the packaging specialist Kobusch-Sengewald. The plastic fabricator has also recently started to offer biodegradable and compostable film made of an extruded PLA (polylactide)-blend.
Read ArticleEndless possibilities in plastic packaging
Sidel continues to advance the possibilities in PET packaging for beverages with ultra-lightweight PET bottles, small and large; new low- and high-output-rate blow molding machines; and automatic blow molding process regulation. All are on exhibit as we unveil Sidel’s latest innovations at the upcoming K trade show.
Read ArticleRohm and Haas improves green performance
Rohm and Haas improves the performance of green packaging with the launch of their new additive, PARALOID™ BPM-500, an impact modifier that broadens the usability of bioplastics by making them stronger without sacrificing clarity. PARALOID™ BPM-500 supports the packaging industry’s movement toward sustainability by enhancing polylactic acid (PLA) polymer, an innovative bioplastic derived from a renewable resource, such as corn, and used in some packaging applications.
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Environmental sleeves
Decorative Sleeves has become the first European shrink sleeve manufacturer to include a film made from renewable resources among its range of products.
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PLA modifier for food contact
DuPont Packaging has announced expansion of its DuPont™ Biomax® Strong family of polymer additives to include a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant grade for food contact applications. DuPont™ Biomax® Strong polymer additives improve the performance of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) packaging.
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CEE leads in biodegradeable packaging
Growing demand, the region seems poised to lead growth in the global biodegradable packaging sector up to 2011, as per a report by Pira International. The region is predicted to undergo the most dynamic growth over the next four years, despite being substantially less developed compared to other markets.
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Rexam goes biodegradeable
To support customers who have a commitment to environmental protection, Rexam today features three major lines of product innovation for its make-up packaging business: 1) the injection of corn-based resin 2) the injection of wood-based resin 3) the design and manufacture of refillable packagings
Read ArticleIncreasing utility of PLA
DuPont has announced commercial availability of DuPont™ Biomax® Strong, a petrochemical additive that increases the utility of bio-based, biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) packaging.
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