Compostable Products

The interest in compostable products has sky rocketed in recent years, particularly as the Australian government’s 2025 waste reduction targets approach.  However, it is not all quite as easy as we would like. If you’d like to learn a bit more about the specifics of composting, certification and some of the obstacles presented with compostable products, click here. Alternatively, get in touch and we will help answer any questions you may have!

Natureflex™

 

  • Certified both home and industrial compostable to Australian Standards (AS4736/AS5810)
  • Internationally certified home and industrial compostable
  • Cellulose (wood pulp) base
  • FSC & PEFC accredited
  • Heat sealable
  • Metallised
  • Intermediate barrier
  • Excellent oxygen barrier
  • Excellent replacement for most BOPP applications
  • Oven & microwaveable grade substrates available

PLA – polylactic acid

 

  • Internationally certified industrial compostable
  • Derived from corn starch
  • Heat sealable
  • Good mechanical properties
  • High stiffness
  • Good oxygen barrier
  • Excellent moisture transmission
  • Good slip properties
  • Resistant to fat, oil & alcohol
  • Excellent twist retention

Nativia® PLA

 

  • Internationally certified industrial compostable
  • Derived from corn starch
  • Heat sealable
  • Good mechanical properties
  • High stiffness
  • Good oxygen barrier
  • Excellent moisture transmission
  • Good slip properties
  • Resistant to fat, oil & alcohol
  • Excellent twist retention

Clarifoil® Cellulose Acetate biofilms

 

  • Internationally certified home and industrial compostable
  • Cellulose (wood pulp) base
  • FSC & PEFC accredited
  • Clarity – low haze, high transparency, high gloss
  • Scuff & scratch resistant
  • Breathable – good moisture transmission
  • Low tear strength
  • Good dead fold characteristics
  • Grease, oil & fat resistant
  • Easy to cut
  • Freeze, chill ambient

TIPA®

 

  • Certified both home and industrial compostable to Australian Standards (AS4736/AS5810)
  • Internationally certified home and industrial compostable
  • Co-extruded high transparency films
  • Up to 30% bio-based
  • Excellent mechanical properties and high impacy
  • Excellent gloss & clarity
  • 2 side sealable
  • 2 side printable

Further questions about how we can help?

Natureflex™ – trademark of Futamura Group
Nativia® – registered trademark of Taghleef Industries
TIPA® – registered trademark of TIPA Corp. Ltd.
Clarifoil® – registered trademark of Celanese Corp.