BioNatur’s biodegradable 100% recyclable stretch wrap now costs about the same as conventional plastic films, the manufacturer’s president and chief executive Chris Paladino told the Air Cargo Americas show on 13 November.
Paladion (pictured, left, with Charles Rick, vice president sales) said a change in BioNatur’s production process means that shippers and logistics providers can adopt the biodegradable wrap with little or no impact on operating costs, while meeting current compliance requirements and future-proofing against tightening international environmental standards, including European Union Scope 2 and 3 emissions reporting and forthcoming U.S. disclosure standards.
“By matching the cost of conventional stretch wrap, we are making the sustainable option the obvious one,” he said.
BioNatur stretch wrap biodegrades in an anaerobic environment, which includes most landfills.
It contains a small amount of a proprietary, food-safe, organic additive that attracts anaerobic bacteria and allows them to digest the plastic polymer without leaving microplastics or harmful residues.
Earlier this year, BioNatur established a European manufacturing partnership, enabling local production at price parity with traditional films and ensuring supply to operators across both regions.
