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Latest Developments in Biodegradable Film
Date: 10 April 2006
Innovia Films will be showcasing its unique biodegradable and compostable NatureFlex™ films at its booth 736 at the All Things Organic Trade Show, Chicago, May 6-9, 2006.New for this year’s show will be NatureFlex™ NM, the first metallised biodegradable film suitable for both industrial and home composting.
This latest development has been tested to, and passed, the strict protocols of ASTM D6400 and EN13432 and has also been tested for ambient compostability which means it will also be suitable for home composting.
NatureFlex ™ NM is the only metallised biodegradable film suitable for home composting because the level of metal is so small – less than 0.02% - which does not interfere with its biodegradability in any way.
NatureFlex™ is a family of biodegradable cellulose-based films, derived from renewable wood pulp and is certified to meet the ASTM D6400 standard for compostable packaging. NatureFlex is also registered with the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) to carry the official compostable logo by the BPI.
By adding specially formulated biodegradable and compostable surface layers Innovia Films is able to control the moisture permeability of the films to provide films ranging from highly permeable for fresh produce which produce moisture to higher barrier films for hygroscopic products.
NatureFlex™ films are stiffer and more oriented than many biopolymers currently on the market which makes them ideal for use in standard flow-wrap, twist wrap and bag-making applications. Glossy and transparent, they are also static-free for easy handling.
The range is ideal for packaging natural and organic products, including dried snacks, candy, bakery goods, fresh produce, household products and personal care items. It offers natural and organic product manufacturers the opportunity to align their packaging message with the spirit of their product marketing, by providing them with a biodegradable, naturally-based packaging material.
“NatureFlex™ is a highly versatile packaging film,” says Innovia Films Market Manager-Americas for Packaging, Malcolm Cohn. “NatureFlex™ is produced from a renewable resource and is unique for meeting consumer demand for ‘biodegradable’ packaging. Retailers and marketers can respond to this demand and take advantage of these issues thereby creating a significant market opportunity.”
Malcolm will be speaking on Innovative, Ecological Packaging at the All Things Organic Conference, on Monday May 8.
