Comostable doritos and lays chip bags used at superbowl

For Your Food or Non-Food Packaging Needs (including GMO-Free options)

Evlon compostable film suitable for a wide range of food and non food packaging

Evlon compostable film is suitable for a wide variety of food and non food applications.

Evlon, suitable for food contact packaging, made from compostable film

Evlon compostable film used in coffee pods

A wide variety of products are suitable for compostable packaging produced by EVLON

EVLON compostable film has excellent moisture barrier properties, twist retention, deadfold and strength.

Packaging made from EVLON compostable film.

EVLON packaging film ca be made in a variety of thicknesses depending on the end use.

PLA Metallized Barrier Sealant Fim

EVLON compostable film suitable for food contact applications.

Dog food bag

News

NatureWorks Sets up New Headquarters, Expands Biopolymers R&D Lab Image: NatureWorks

Geoff Giordano | Jan 24, 2022
The biopolymers business is good for NatureWorks — so good that the company is opening a new headquarters and advanced research facility in Plymouth, MN, in addition to a manufacturing complex in Thailand to produce its Ingeo PLA material.

At its new US headquarters, “expanded laboratory capabilities will support research into the full circular lifecyle of Ingeo biopolymers from next-generation fermentation technology to new applications to increased functionality,” according to the company’s press release. “The expanded R&D capabilities will also support the construction and operation of NatureWorks’ new fully integrated Ingeo PLA manufacturing complex located in Thailand. With an expected opening in 2024, the facility will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tons of Ingeo biopolymer and produce the full portfolio of Ingeo grades.”

Plastics' impact on climate change drives demand for biopolymers
Several factors are driving demand for biopolymers, according to Leah Ford, Senior Global Marketing Communications Manager for NatureWorks. This is particularly true given increased scrutiny of the impact of plastics on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

This focus has increased demand for “compostable biopolymers, which can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions when used in food-related applications,” Ford noted. “For example, when made into a compostable tea bag or compostable garbage bag, these biopolymers help facilitate food waste diversion from landfills and incineration.”
Frito-Lay Achieves Ambition for a Quieter, 100% Bio-based Snack Bag

Packaging World April 2022

...PepsiCo was ahead
of its time, but it never gave up on its ambition to create a
compostable material capable of replacing the plastic used for
its single-use snack bags. In fall 2021, it realized this goal in
the form of an industrially compostable bag made primarily
from proprietary, non-food, plant-based materials for its Off The
Eaten Path chip brand. Frito-Lay partnered with Printpack to
develop the bag, which has earned the supplier Gold and Silver
FPA Awards for Sustainability and Packaging Excellence,
respectively....

The industrially compostable OTEP bags were introduced
in September in Whole Foods Market stores and in other select
retailers. Consumers are alerted to the change via new copy on
the packaging that broadcasts its compostability, a claim that
is supported by an on-pack Biodegradable Products Institute
(BPI) icon for Commercially Compostable Certification...
CLEAR BARRIER FILM SOURCE REDUCTION Combines barrier + sealant layers into 1 film Earthfirst® Clear Barrier Sealant

Wow! Look at this packaging combining Evlon® Compostable Film with Earthfirst® Clear Barrier Sealant (you must be a member of linkedin to view)
Worldwide Production Capacity of PLA as of 2020 (KT)

Key PLA Projects in 2018–2020
NatureWorks USA 150
Total Corbion PLA JV Thailand 75
Hisun China 45
BBCA & Galactic China 40
COFCO China 10
Hengtian China 10
SuPLA China 10
TongJieLiang China 10
Synbra Netherlands 5
TianRen China 3
Futerro (under Galactic) Belgium 1
Jiangxi KeYuan China 1
Sulzer Switzerland <1
Pyramid (under Udhe) Germany <1
Frito-Lay® Launches Industrially Compostable Bags with Off The Eaten Path® Brand; Advances in Goal to Design 100% of Packaging to be Recyclable, Compostable, Biodegradable or Reusable across Portfolio by 2025

September 23, 2021

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo® and leader in snacking, today introduced an industrially compostable bag for its Off The Eaten Path® brand.

The bags are currently available at Whole Foods Market and select retailers starting this month and are an example of PepsiCo's investments in breakthrough food packaging technology and the overall pep+ transformation. Producing the materials used for these bags creates approximately 60 percent lower GHG emissions than traditional packaging and the technology may be licensed to other companies at no cost to further the use across the consumer-packaged goods industry.
If you are interested in lower COF PLA based films, contact us.

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GMO-free Feedstock

BI-AX International Inc. now has GMO-free feedstock available. This film is made from sugar beets and sugarcane. Call for more information.
New US Plastics Pact Aims for 100% Reusable, Recyclable, or Compostable Plastic by 2025

The new US Plastics Pact, a collaborative effort organized by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, The Recycling Partnership, and the World Wildlife Fund is partnering with 850+ organizations to work collectively toward scalable solutions tailored to the needs and challenges within the US landscape.
Dutch Study Shows PLA Bioplastics Disintegrate Faster Than Orange Peels, Paper

A new study from Wageningen Food & Biobased Research on how compostable plastics behave in the Dutch waste system treatment of GFT (i.e. source separated municipal biowaste) show how compostable products made with PLA disintegrated faster than orange peels or paper,...

EVLON® Compostable Film Characteristics

Compostable film made from renewable resources

Excellent aroma and moisture barriers for food and non-food packaging.

Evlon compostable film made from renewable resources

Deadfold capability for your packaging

Excellent moisture and aroma barrier properties make this a desirable packaging film for food and non-food applications.

EVLON compostable film characteristics include stiffness, aroma and moisture barriers, deadfold, strength, twist retention and gloss!

EVLON compostable packaging film from renewable resources

Compostable film has excellent packaging qualities.

Film Characteristics

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EVLON® eases your transition into bio-responsible packaging.

It offers the properties you want in a transparent film: excellent deadfold, high clarity, gloss, flavour and aroma barrier and high stiffness.

With it′s unique physical properties, EVLON® is the ideal, environmentally friendly alternative for packaged goods, bakery, confectionery, fresh produce, meats, poultry and flower wrap. It′s excellent for pressure-sensitive labels.

We have food contact approvals as well as biodegradable certificates from both the USA and EU.

Ready To Go Green?...EVLON'S Got You Covered!

If you′re ready to put your brand in step with consumers, EVLON®'s got you covered. Introducing the first clear film made from plants that is ready to replace current plastic films... right now.

If you′re looking at taking measures to reduce the environmental impact of petroleum-based plastics on the environment, EVLON® Compostable Plastic film has the performance characteristics of current plastic film, but it′s completely industrially compostable.

Made from annually renewable resources, EVLON® will let you send a clear message to the world that your company is a leader in product stewardship.

EVLON® Compostable Plastic film is available in roll widths from 6" to 90" and thicknesses ranging from 0.80 mil to 1.6 mil.

20-40 Micron One Side Heat Sealable Film
20-40 Micron Plain Film

From Plants to Packaging Film then Back to the Earth

Q & A

Technical Questions

Q: I have tried other pla films with no success. Why would Evlon be most likely to succeed?

A: What is different about Evlon, is that it has an excellent heat seal range, making it an easy transition from most OPP films on typical packaging equipment.
With a range of 150 to 210°F (65-98°C), most heat seal machines require the temperatures of the sealing bar to be turned down considerably to produce a good seal, and another common change is to reduce the dwell time as well to maximize seal strength.
A common mistake is to try to run it too hot. If there is distortion around the seal and/or the film becomes brittle and cracks or breaks at the seal, the sealing bar temperature is probably too hot. Turn the temp down to make a better seal, and save some energy in the process!

Q: Is the Thermal Stability better than other pla films?

A: Due to its unique process, Evlon films are exceptionally heat resistant. With little or no dimensional change with processing temperatures of 60°C (and less than 5% dimensional change even at 100°C for 5 minutes).

Q: What are the advantages of Coextruded film?

A: Coextruding PLA film has several advantages.
With a core of high heat resistant type PLA and a low temperature skin, it allows for a wider processing window in most applications, while maintaining far more structural integrity in high heat situations.
Coextruding also allows for minimal additional additives, maintaining better clarity and appearance.

General Questions

Q: Why is Evlon film made from PLA, better than conventional petrochemical-based polymers?

A: Because it uses less energy to produce the PLA pellets. Up to 65% less fossil fuel and 65% less greenhouse-gas emisions than when making traditional plastic.

Q: How much plant material is required for PLA?

A: 100 bushels of corn are equal to 1 metric ton of PLA.

Q: Will Evlon plastic film degrade on shelves?

A: No. Evlon will not degrade on shelves and has a similar shelf-life to other petroleum based plastics.

Q: Will Evlon Plastic Film impact the world′s corn supply?

A: No. The PLA used to make Evlon is based on the dextrose derived from corn known as "Number 2 Yellow Dent". This is the most common variety in the United States, with more than 80% of the crop grown to feed animals.

Q: How can Evlon packaging film be disposed of?

A: Evlon plastic offers more end-of-life options than any other material. It can be physically recycled, composted industrially, incinerated, put in landfill and even recycled back into it′s orginal lactic acid state.

Q: Can I get a sample of Evlon Compostable Plastic Film?

A: Yes. To request a sample, visit our "Contact Us" section and submit your request by email.

Paper or Plastic...or EVLON®

The new era of social conscience plastic is here, now. So what does that mean for you and your company?

Are there opportunities to increase your share? Retailers, legislators and consumer preference will mandate that you find an environmentally friendly alternative to oil-based plastic packaging... and EVLON® Compostable Plastic film is the natural choice! We recently added the ability to use GMO-free resin.

With EVLON® Compostable Plastic film, made from NatureWorks® or Total Corbion bio-polymer, you have the option of migrating from oil-based film to plant-based film at a reasonable price and with comparable performance.

Those with niche markets may want to use our new nonGMO resin.

EVLON® eases your transition into bio-responsible packaging.

It offers the properties you want in a transparent film like excellent deadfold, high clarity, gloss, flavour and aroma barrier and high stiffness.

It′s excellent for pressure-sensitive labels.

With it′s unique physical properties, EVLON® is the ideal, environmentally friendly alternative for packaged goods, bakery, confectionery, fresh produce, meats, poultry and flower wrap.