Compostable and renewable flexible packaging films

GMUND Cards using NatureFlex

20-3-2019 GMUND Paper has launched a new, environmentally responsible card set made from their sustainable "GMUND Bio Cycle" collection, which is now packaged in renewable and compostable NatureFlex films! Learn more

Biome Bioplastics and Futamura partner to demonstrate compostable multilayer packaging

27-2-2019

Biome Bioplastics and Futamura have partnered to demonstrate a range of bio-based and compostable multilayer films.

The materials offer competitive performance, while tackling the negative environmental impact of traditional oil-based, non-recyclable multilayer packaging.

Sustainable alternatives to challenging packaging formats such as multilayer pouches will be key to meeting the UK Plastics Pact target that 70 per cent of plastic packaging is effectively recycled or composted by 2025. Read more

CO-OP bans single use plastic carrier bags

24-9-2018 The compostable biomaterials industry is celebrating a landmark move by the COOP who has banned single use plastic carrier bags and replaced them with compostable ones. Read more.

UK Parliament to dramatically cut plastic use by replacing with compostable products

24-9-2018 The UK Parliament will be replacing their single-use plastic food and drink packaging with plant-based products from Futamura's customer, Vegware. These products include their certified compostable cutlery, coffee cups and lids, soup containers, takeaway food containers, salad boxes,drinking straws and a bags using our NatureFlex™
films. Read more.

Futamura Lights Up PI London

19-9-2018 Futamura lit up the show at Packaging Innovations London 2018 - showcasing innovative product applications using renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ films, such as the award winning myChipsBox pack and high level visitors like the Rt Hon. the Lord Deben, John Gummer . Read more

Futamura collaborates with Cermount

07-9-2018 Futamura has collaborated with Cermount to produce a high barrier tri-layer pouch

Futamura's NatureFlex Film on Plastic Free Aisle

12-7-2018 Futamura has partnered with sustainable packaging manufacturer, Bio4Pack, to create a compostable pack for Dutch organic cereal producer, De Halm, using NatureFlex™ and Tipa film. The product features on the recently celebrated Ekoplaza plastic free aisle, along with a number of other solutions from Bio4Pack using NatureFlex films

Plastic-free aisle - good for the industy?

11-5-2018 Futamura EMEA Sales & Marketing Manager, Andy Sweetman, discusses why the so-called plastic-free aisle could be good for the industry.

NatureFlex™ film used for compostable lidding

26-10-2017

Italian flexible packaging converter, Corapak, has used Futamura’s renewable and compostable NatureFlex™ cellulose films for its compostable lidding for trays. The lidding material is a proven compostable structure that is an ideal alternative to conventional plastics that often end up in landfill.