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Specialty Film Demand to Approach $7.3 Billion in 2010

(Archive)

April 11, 2007, ... compostable kitchen and lawn bags, will benefit from environmental concerns and increased commercialization of bio-based polymers. Water-soluble film demand will receive a boost from the introduction of ...

More Corn?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2006, ... Green Bay, WI, offers EcoVantage p-s label films made from a PLA polymer derived from corn. The polymer from NatureWorks, a Cargill co., is fully compostable and can be used as a soil amendment. Film' ...

First Glance

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September 30, 2006, ... derived from corn. The polymer from NatureWorks, a Cargill co., is fully compostable and can be used as a soil amendment. Film's glossy surface is treated for enhanced ink adhesion. Material handling characteristics ...

Flexo is on Track

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May 30, 2006, ... inks may have to be treated first). Eichfeld also said PLA is compostable, has good layflat, good odor barrier, good gloss and clarity, great rigidity, and is resistant to oil and grease. PLA has a ...

Biopolymers May Lead to Zero-Waste Communities

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March 06, 2006, ... It carries the “compostable” logo certifying it will biodegrade and compost satisfactorily in active commercially managed compost facilities, which are being introduced throughout the U.S. Because new ...

Narrow Web New Products

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November 29, 2005, ... p-s products incorporating EarthFirst PLA film manufactured by Plastic Suppliers utilizing NatureWorks PLA resin, a corn-based bioplymer that is annually renewable and completely compostable. Product is ...

Is a Packaging Makeover Ahead?

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... durable, reusable checkout bags; in-store collection of bags and other packaging for recycling; providing free compostable bags in produce and bulk aisles; discounting compostable bags and food service ...

Bio Break Down

(Flexpack)

March 30, 2004, ... product typically is polyester mixed with starch. Starch is highly marketable as it is considered bio-based (even if used in minimal amounts) and is relatively inexpensive. A majority of biodegradable/compostable ...

Green Stands for Go

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... to compostable starch/copolyester bags (Novamount) in 1990 and, at the same time, introduced window bread bags using microperforated oriented polypropylene (OPP) as the transparent window. (Coated cellophane ...

Materials

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February 28, 2003, ... a range of masterbatches for the coloration of Mater-BI biodegradable compostable resin material, developed with Novamont (which is offering new grades of the materials). New properties extend the use ...

Eastar Copolyester Film Certified by Environmental Institute

(News | New Products)

November 19, 2002, Eastman Chemical Company reports the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) has granted its compostable logo to its Eastar Bio GP and Ultra copolyester. NEW YORK, NY, USA—Eastman Chemical Company reports ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

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May 31, 2001, ... Grease and oil resistance Flavor and aroma properties Reduced taste and odor issues GRAS status Food contact acceptable Compostable Low “green” tax PLA is an inherently polar material due ...

Converting Industry News

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November 30, 2000, ... no later than December 29. Winners will be announced at the PPC's 2001 spring meeting March 18-20 in Chicago, IL. Learn more at ppcnet.org. New Logo Denotes Compostable Plastics The International ...

Converting Industry News

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November 29, 2000, ... biodegradable, compostable trash bags, straws, cup lids, and cutlery to the providers of cleaning management and packaging and recycling services for the games. According to Juan Antonio Samaranch, ...

Conference Features New Networking Opportunity

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October 31, 2000, ... compostable. With the advent of biodegradable moisture-proof coatings, they will provide a fully compostable moisture proof membrane. In their paper on "Barrier Properties of EVOH at Low Temperatures ...