Nature-based packaging from NatureWorks® PLA

Tipperary Natural Mineral Water Company is turning away from traditional paper and plastic cups and stocking its water coolers with drinking cups of NatureWorks PLA.

DRINKING WATER CUP

Tipperary Natural Mineral Water Company is turning away from traditional paper and plastic cups and stocking its water coolers with drinking cups of NatureWorks PLA.

(Cups from Tipperary Natural Mineral Water Company, Ireland)

ICE CREAM CUP

Consumers can savor their favorite ice creams from "natural" cups by Alcas S.p.a. made from NatureWorks PLA. Alcas offers a complete range of products for ice cream take away made of NatureWorks PLA.

BOTTLES

Targeted for short shelf-life applications that use cold-filling techniques such as still water, fresh juices and dairy beverages, NatureWorks PLA is successful as a packaging medium because of its transparency, which allows the consumer to clearly see the product. In addition, the one-of-a-kind bottles boost brands with their natural benefits to help vie for shopper attention and shelf space.

DELI CONTAINER

French retailer, Auchan, is experiencing the "fresh-in-natural" marketing appeal of NatureWorks PLA by packaging its fresh deli foods in containers made from corn-based NatureWorks PLA. The containers are part of the Mulit-Vit packaging line produced by Vitembal (France).

SALAD BAG

Il Melograno, Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy, packages its fresh-cut salads in clear, flex-fill bags made from corn-based NatureWorks PLA.

VENUE CUP

Global consumer packaging company Huhtamaki (Espoo, Finland) offers BioWare, a complete range of compostable serviceware designed to meet the needs of large and small foodservice operators. Clear cold drink cups and food containers from NatureWorks PLA anchor the line that also includes plates, bowls and cutlery. Huhtamaki introduced its BioWare line at several large venues in 2004 with Belgian brewer Alken-Maes.

BREAD BAG

Film bread bags from NatureWorks PLA allow steam to escape, so bakers can package items while still hot, and forego the time and space required for cooling.

SERVICEWARE

Venues around the world are switching to serviceware from NatureWorks PLA as a responsible alternative to traditional disposables for high-traffic events. While serviceware from NatureWorks PLA looks, feels and performs like traditional plastics, it can be commercially composted after use.

PRODUCE PACKAGING

Since 2002, Italian hypermarket chain IPER has been packaging its fresh deli items in NatureWorks PLA packaging. Due to positive consumer response and an increase in sales, IPER now uses the nature-based packaging in several perimeter departments, including produce and bakery.

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