RPC Bebo Nederland adds biodegradable packs to its range

RPC Bebo Nederland has launched a range of biodegradable containers manufactured in the pioneering Polylactide (PLA) material. The company says the new range is in response to increasing packaging legislation from governments across Europe. 

RPC Bebo Nederland has launched a range of biodegradable containers manufactured in the pioneering Polylactide (PLA) material. The company says the new range is in response to increasing packaging legislation from governments across Europe. PLA containers not only help to avoid existing and proposed taxes on packaging and packaging waste but can also in some instances qualify for subsidies. PLA is a unique biodegradable material that is processed from annually renewable resources, such as corn, meaning it uses less fossil resources compared to petroleum-based plastics. It offers excellent clarity and has an equivalent oxygen barrier to polypropylene. For sealed packs, RPC Bebo Nederland can also supply a heat-sealable, compostable lidding film, which is manufactured from biodegradable Cellulose derived from wood pulp. “The PLA containers add another dimension to our range,” comments Rolf Sterken, RPC Bebo Nederland’s International Account Manager, Convenience Food Packaging. “In particular, they provide an ideal packaging solution where environmental considerations are paramount, or if customers want to create a USP for their product or brand.