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be recycled into high-quality compost. Through the National Waste Policy Plan, Australia’s states and territories have committed themselves to increase FOGO collection services, agreeing to introduce them to all households and businesses by the end of 2023. The paperboard for DualPakECO can easily be formed and allows for printability, say the manufacturers, confirming that the board is light- weight yet rigid enough for in-line production facilities. It is also said to offer secure sealing across a variety of film substrates and machinery.
The BASF biopolymer also makes it possible to use recycled paper in food applications, due to its “high migration barrier qualities”.
According to the manufacturers, the high content of renewable raw materi- als leads to a reduced material carbon footprint, which allows savings of green- house gas emissions.
“Composting is the most resource- efficient process for food waste recycling,” said Rowan Williams, regional manager, Market Development
2023
the year Australia has agreed to introduce FOGO to all households and businesses
Biopolymers at BASF. “This packaging solution supports a circular economy as it contributes to the diversion of food waste and food-soiled packaging from landfills and incineration, thus avoiding associated greenhouse gas emissions. Currently available PET food trays are not reusable, they are difficult and uneconomical to recy- cle mechanically – so in reality they mostly go to landfill or incineration. With Confoil we found the ideal part- ner to develop a solution that proves the feasibility of a food package that combines sustainability with high technical performance.” ■
Above & Left: Certified compostable paper trays for ready-to-eat meals with ecovio coating.
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