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TIPA\u2019s solutions can biodegrade into nutrient-rich soil within months. Credit: Joaquin Corbalan P via Shutterstock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

TIPA, a provider of compostable packaging solutions, has partnered with Fresh-Lock, a reclosable flexible packaging technology brand, to promote the adoption of home compostable packaging.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The collaboration has introduced a new range of home compostable closures for pouches, including Style 8531, featuring child-resistant technology, and Style 8035, a single-lock design for diverse applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Made from TIPA\u2019s home compostable resin formulation, these closures are aimed at various markets, including nutraceuticals, food, and personal care. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Fresh-Lock Presto Specialty VP Lisa Petersmark said: \u201cTIPA\u2019s expertise in compostable materials combined with Fresh-Lock\u2019s market position and reputation as a high-quality, reliable, innovator in sustainable reclosable solutions creates an unparalleled combination to expand the compostable packaging market.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to the companies, this collaboration represents a significant step for consumers and businesses seeking sustainable packaging solutions to address plastic pollution.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Flexible packaging is known for its sustainability benefits, but recycling challenges persist as most kerbside recycling programmes do not support traditional plastic films.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new home compostable technology is aimed at addressing this challenge as it offers the benefits of flexible packaging with the added advantage of closing the circularity gap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TIPA provides fully compostable substitutes for traditional plastic packaging, which contributes to reducing the reliance on traditional plastics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

At the end of their life cycle, TIPA\u2019s packaging solutions can be composted to biodegrade into nutrient-rich soil within months and are compatible with existing packaging production machinery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TIPA North America vice-president and general manager Rodrigo Castaneda said: \u201cWe are thrilled to count the Fresh-Lock team among the innovative market leaders we work with, expanding the commercial availability of compostable packaging options in North America.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a significant step to help consumers and businesses actively contribute to kerbing the reliance on conventional flexible plastics and navigate quickly-changing policies on packaging waste management for the benefit of the planet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

TIPA and Fresh-Lock will present their compostable packaging solutions at the 2024 Pack Expo in Chicago, US, from 3-6 November.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In September last year, TIPA partnered with speciality film manufacturer Charter Next Generation to drive local US production and adoption<\/a> of compostable packaging.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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