Green Materials
BIODEGRADABLE
PLA FILM PRODUCTS
Poly(lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a thermoplastic aliphatic
polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch (in the
United States), tapioca products (roots, chips or starch mostly in Asia)
or sugarcanes (in the rest of world). It can biodegrade under certain
conditions, such as the presence of oxygen, and is difficult to recycle.
PLA can be convertd to shrink lables, shrink sleeves, cut bands, shrink
bands, folding carton windows, bag windows, bag lamination, lidding
film, bacon board, twist wrap, floral wrap, chocolate interleave, fruit
containers, deli containers and CD/ DVD wrap.
Biodegradable Cello Bags ·
From gourmet popcorn to delicate spices, pastas and cookies, excellent
flavor and aroma barriers are essential to your product's quality and
shelf life. And you can depend on the best with our compostable and
biodegradable cello bags. Our FDA-approved, heat-sealable cellophane
preserves freshness, while strong, fold-over bottoms protect your
product. Some of the benefits and features of biodegradable food
packaging and biodegradable cellophane bags include:
- Made from clear, 100% compostable cellophane, a cellulose product derived from wood fibers taken from only sustained forests
- The bags cause nearly zero environmental impact
- Meets ASTM D6400 & EN13432 standards for California & other states
- Meets FDA Food requirements for direct food contact
- Offer moderate moisture barriers
- Excellent Oxygen and aroma barriers
- In a home composting environment, will typically break down in just a few weeks
- Heat Sealable
- Available in Flat & Gusseted styles & Light or Medium Gauge film
- Conveniently packaged quantity 100/case
Saran Coated Cellophane
98% Biodegradable FDA Approved Heavyweight - High Barrier This is a cellophane film made with the same process as our biodegradable series of bags with one additional step. The cellophane film has an additional high barrier coating of saran on it. The saran helps keep the film from wrinkling and increases shelf life. It has an above average water vapor rating, excellent machinability and heat sealability.
| Polyethylene |
LD, MD, HD - Cast or Blown Film |
| Polypropylene |
2 Sides Sealable OPP Coex PP & PE Metalized, White, or Clear Cast or Blown Film |
| Extrusion Coated
Lamination |
Paper/PE
Paper/PE/*Bio-Foil/PE |
| Nylon, PVC, PS, RPET |
Thermoforming for tubs, trays, blisters |
| EPS |
Polystyrene Meat and Cheese Trays |
| Biodegradable Foil Replacement Film
Clear or Metalized |
2.0 - 5.0 mil
Similar barriers to foil |
Recycled Products
- 100% Recycled Grey Kraft 24” X 900’
- 100% Aspen Kraft 18”, 24” And 36” Wide X 1200’ Long X 30#
- 100% Aspen Kraft 18”, 24” And 36” Wide X 900’ Long X 40#
- 100% Recycled Tissue Paper
- 100% Recycled Freezer Paper 18” X 110’ X 40#