1. Innovation in Materials and Construction: (Bio-Films)
Western Plastics Association
June 23, 2016

2. Flexible packaging is a Sustainable Solution
Manufacturing, Distribution & Use
Consumes less energy, fewer natural resources
Generates less CO2 emissions
Results in higher product to package ratio
Requires fewer trucks to transport, using less fuel & creating less emissions
Provides many consumer conveniences:
Extended shelf life
Easy storage
Microwaveability
Reclosability
Reference Sources:
FPA, “Flexible Packaging: Less Resources, Less Footprint, More Value.” Case Study Brochure
U.S. EPA, “Municipal Solid Waste in the United States: 2007 Facts & Figures”
FPA/Battelle Memorial Institute Report on the Sustainability of Flexible Packaging

3. July 1, 2016

4. What does a sustainable package look like?
AGENDA
Coffee Evolution .

5. Closing the Loop Source: Sustainable Packaging Coalition
“Lifecycle Approach to Sustainability”

6. Closing the Loop Bridge Source: Sustainable Packaging Coalition
“Lifecycle Approach to Sustainability”

7. Material Options

8. Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) High Clarity Very high Stiffness Good dead-fold
Semi-permeable to moisture
Resin can be blended to modify properties
Renewable raw materials (Sugar)
Industrially compostable
Images: NatureWorks

9. Starch-based films Hazy appearance
Low stiffness (more like PE than PET)
Highly permeable to moisture
Resins can potentially be blended to modify properties
Renewable raw materials (Corn, potatoes…)
Industrially compostable
Home compostable variants too
Novamont
Images: Novamont Mater Bi®

10. Co-polyesters Hazy appearance Low stiffness (more like PE than PET)
Highly permeable to moisture
Oil-derived sources currently, but still industrially compostable
Home compostable variants too
Resins often blended to modify properties (e.g. BASF Ecoflex® becomes ECOVIO®, when blended with PLA)
Images: BASF

11. Cellulosics Clarifoil® – Cellulose Acetate High stiffness & clarity
Principally used in board lamination and window applications
NatureFlex™ - Regenerated Cellulose
Good stiffness & clarity
Great dead-fold
Moisture and Gas Barrier performance
Principally used in food packaging & labelling
(single web and laminate form)
Images: Clarifoil, Innovia Film

12. Emerging: PBS PBS Derived from oil and/or renewable resources
Permeable, tear-resistant and low stiffness
Improved optics versus many alternative biomaterials for sealant-web or bag applications
Improved moisture resistance
4 resin suppliers moving from pilot scale to commercial scale over next couple of years
Image: PTTMCC

13. Renewable-Conventional
Renewable PE
Identical properties to standard PE, but derived from Sugar Cane
Limited range of variants currently, but developing
Images: Braskem, Tetra Pak

14. Combining Strengths

15. High barrier Comparisons
0% RenewableContent
0.47 kg CO2eq/m2
MVTR 0.002
OTR 0.002
Incinerate or
Landfill
Conventional Pack: PET/ Aluminium Foil/ Polyethylene
“Bio” Pack:
NatureFlex™/Metalized NatureFlex™/Evlon-Ingeo
Raw material
Footprint
Performance
End of Life
86% Renewable Content
0.47 kg
CO2eq/m2
MVTR 0.38
OTR 0.02
Industrial
Compost
End of Life

16. Clear Barrier Comparison
0% Renewable Content
0.3 kgCO2eq/m2
MVTR 2.4
OTR 1.5
Incinerate or
Landfill
Conventional Pack: Polyester/Polyethelyne
“Bio” Pack:
NatureFlex™/Evlon-Ingeo
Raw material
Footprint
Performance
End of Life
88% Renewable Content
0.3 kg
CO2eq/m2
MVTR 0.92
OTR 0.06
Industrial
Compost

17. Potential Applications
Stick pack
HFFS
VFFS
Pouches
Sachets
Lidding
Dry Beverages (Coffee/Tea)
Dry Goods/ Breads
Nutritional Bars
Salted Snacks
Confections
Cultured Dairy/ Cheese
Pet Food/Treats
Liquid Applications
Recommended
Evaluation needed
Not Applicable

18. Performance Impact Results
Collaboration: Aligning the Package With Brand Objectives
AGENDA
Performance
Appearance
Barrier
Containment
Brand Objectives
Impact
Environmental
Social
Economic
Results
Cost
Marketability
Total Value .

19. Thank you! Questions?