The demand for compostable packaging that can also be disposed of at home is increasing. Parkside is responding to this with the introduction of three new materials in its range of compostable flexible packaging films.
The new materials from Parkside represent a further development of the company's flexible packaging. Until now, the focus has been on paper-based packaging or industrially compostable films. The new structures now combine home compostability with the performance characteristics traditionally associated with multilayer plastics.
Georgina Merry, New Product Development Manager at Parkside, explains: „Consumers are increasingly demanding packaging that can be composted not only in industrial facilities but also at home. Our new structures are designed so that they can be home composted within around 26 weeks.“
Technological advances
To provide improved oxygen and moisture protection for pouches and flowpacks, Parkside has developed the HCFD6 and HCFD7. These cellulose-based structures also offer light protection, making them ideal for snacks and powders. For the requirements of nutraceuticals, speciality foods and light-sensitive goods, HCFT1 has been developed with a double metallised structure for high barrier performance. This triple composite, consisting of cellulose and two metallised layers, provides excellent moisture protection and a good barrier for oxygen-sensitive products.
Another product in the range is the HCFT2, which has a triple construction. It is best suited for products with a moderate shelf life, but offers strong oxygen and moisture barriers thanks to its combination of cellulose with a metallised and a biopolymer layer.
Certification and future prospects
All new materials are now certified according to DIN CERTCO for home composting, a widely recognised European standard for compostable packaging. Georgina Merry emphasises: „The new materials reinforce our commitment to continuous innovation in new and evolutionary products. They contain no conventional fossil-based plastics and therefore fulfil the standards for home compostability.“
Source: Parkside
