Eco-pack
Times Food Processing Journal features Plantic® - a
bio-plastic that is surely an effective substitute for plastic
as a food packaging option
Say no to plastics' is what we have
been hearing for a long time now.
But when it comes to putting this
term into practice, it seems to be a tough job,
especially in the food packaging industry.
Manufacturers of packaging materials are
in absolute awe of this wonder material,
thanks to its low cost and abundant supply,
good tensile and tear strength, good barrier
properties to O2, aroma compounds and heat
sealability. But a closer look suggests that it is
equally difficult to overlook its demerits such
as non-biodegradability, difficulties in
recycling and hazardous toxic chemicals
associated with the manufacturing process.
All these considerations boil down to one
simple fact - usage of plastics has to cease.
So, here's a piece of good news - a beginning
has already been made in this direction.
Plantic Technologies Limited develops and
manufactures biodegradable materials made
from renewable resources to assist
manufacturers and retailers to achieve
environment-friendly solutions to their packaging and product needs. Headquarted
in Melbourne, Australia, the company
manufacture a patented bioplastic named
Plantic®, which is used in rigid packaging
tray applications.
What is Plantic®?
Though 'Plantic: Plastic from plants' says it all
about the products, there's more to be known
about these innovative packaging materials.
Plantic® is a new and developing type of
biomaterial based on starch. It is recyclable and
hence any off cuts during manufacturing are
directly recycled back into the manufacturing
process. Moreover, these materials are nontoxic
to humans, the environment and yet
functions like traditional plastics.
Product profile
Currently, Plantic products include
thermoformed trays, which a number of
companies in Australia and world over are
using. These include several food companies,
especially confectionery and biscuit makers,
the cosmetics industry and the general
merchandise packaging industry.
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