Search

Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans

(Yo's Yarns)

June 21, 2011, ... in nature, and therefore demand a differentiation between biodegradability and compostability. The EU commission does not seem to be aware of the fact that currently, there are no plastic bags available ...

Film Is Compostable

(New Products)

November 30, 2009, NatureFlex NK compostable film is said to offer biodegradability, compostability, and a moisture barrier approaching that of coextruded OPP. Film is a NatureFlex NK compostable film is said to offer biodegradability, ...

Italian Producer Goes Nuts for High Barrier Film

(News Eclips)

November 01, 2009, ...  NatureFlex NK was launched in 2008 and is said to offer not only biodegradability and compostability, but also a moisture barrier approaching that of co-extruded OPP. This means it has the best ...

Eco Fiction

(Substrates)

August 31, 2009, ... that are competitively priced? Landfill Legends If we would only stop to think about biodegradability, we would remember that even a phone book covered over in a landfill lasts many decades without ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... in conventional landfills. Rate and extent of biodegradability is said to depend on the size and shape of comprised articles. Suitable for applications such as cast and blown film, cast sheet, and thermoforming. ...

Renewable Bioplastic Biodegrades

(News Eclips)

August 10, 2009, ... unconventional landfills. Rate and extent of biodegradability is said to depend on the size and shape of comprised articles. Suitable for applications such as cast and blown film, cast sheet, and thermoforming. ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... larger core diameters. NimCor | 888-464-6267 | www.nimcor.com PFFC-ASAP 404 Film Biodegrades, Heat Seals & More NatureFlex NK offers biodegradability and compostability as well as a moisture ...

Earth-Friendly Print

(Print)

August 31, 2008, ... the green movement and adds value to the customer-printer relationship. The latest inks have higher yields with high quality, vibrant results. Biodegradability of Ink Ingredients This is appreciated ...

FTC Plans Green Packaging Workshop

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2008, ... methods of recycling, and/or the availability of appropriate recycling facilities;      • Comments on consumer perceptions with respect to degradability and compostability claims, and whether and to ...

Reduce & Comply

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... Use of Environmental Marketing Claims set forth the commission’s position on when unqualified environmental claims, including recyclability, biodegradability, and compostability claims, as well as general ...

Converter Clips

(Magazine)

July 31, 2006, ... biodegradability). Other presentations include the future of BOPP, brand-owner perspectives, MDO technology, and more. For additional information visit www.mbspolymer.com. Polo Adds Film Lines ...

Is a Packaging Makeover Ahead?

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims still set forth the Commission’s position on when unqualified environmental claims—including claims about recyclability, biodegradability, and compostability—may ...

Bio Break Down

(Flexpack)

March 30, 2004, ... biodegradability standards is the time constraint on the process of converting the polymer into carbon dioxide and water. There are two primary differences between “degradable” and “biodegradable.” ...

The Buzz in Biodegradable Resins: Certification

(Magazine)

February 28, 2003, ... now have a broader range of performance attributes available in the final article while still using materials that meet the stringent biodegradability standards of the certifying committees.” Jensen ...

DuPont & EarthShell to Accelerate Environmentally Preferred Packages

(News | New Products)

April 11, 2002, ... to DuPont, Biomax offers a unique combination of biodegradability and superior barrier properties for better performance over a wider range of applications than is possible with other coatings or films; ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

(Magazine)

May 31, 2001, ... the subsequent metabolism by natural organisms renders these materials biodegradable in a normal time scale. PLA is not a new material. Due to its biocompatability and biodegradability, it has had use ...

State legislative action includes removal of 2 bans: 1994

(Magazine)

February 28, 1995, ... 187 requires claims of recycled content, recyclability and degradability to adhere to the Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. * Minnesota considered three ...