With the introduction of the new Bioplastics Pavilion at Auspack 2009 visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations on what type of bio-based materials and products are available today to improve one’s carbon footprint.
Biograde, BioPak, Innovia Films, NatureWorks, Plantic Technologies and Plastral will all be exhibiting under one roof on the Bioplastics Pavillion.BioPak will be exhibiting its range of Bioplast potato starch based biopolymers, extruded sheet, compostable copolyester resin, PLA packaging films, compostable self adhesive tapes, composite biodegradable non woven absorbent materials along with examples of commercial applications of these materials.
NatureFlex will be the key material on the Innovia Films stand - exhibiting commercial applications featuring this material from around the world. NatureFlex is a flexible wood pulp based filmic packaging material that meets global standards for composting and sustainable content.
Films include clear, white and metalised versions that are suitable for fresh produce flow wrapping, labelling face stocks, confectionary and bakery packaging as well as other packaging applications. According to Innovia Films, all NatureFlex grades are carbon neutral and compostable.
Also at the event NatureWorks will showcase its range of Ingeo lifestyle products, which will include food packaging solutions of every kind to food service ware, films wrap applications, plastic cards, as well as electrical appliance casings.
NatureWorks says Ingeo innovations use 65 per cent less fossil fuel resources than traditional polymers such as PET, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80-90 per cent.
Meanwhile, Plastral will be exhibiting resins and products that are made using vegetable oil and starch feedstocks and Plantic will exhibit its two thermoformable sheet grades, which the company claims are significant in terms of the environmental and functional solutions they provide to brand owners, converters and retailers.
Auspck will be held at the Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, from June 16 to June 19.
