The collaboration will boost the production & reach of
compostable packaging solutions through a new portfolio of home
compostable closures for pouches.
MIAMI and CHICAGO, July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TIPA, a global leader in
compostable packaging solutions, and Fresh-Lock® closures, a
leading brand in reclosable flexible packaging technology, are
collaborating to advance the adoption of home compostable
packaging. Through these united efforts, the Fresh-Lock team is
launching a new portfolio of home compostable closures for pouches.
These new reclosable solutions for flexible packaging are designed
with TIPA's proprietary home compostable resin formulation for
various end-use markets including food, nutraceuticals, home and
personal care, and more.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for consumers
and businesses seeking sustainable packaging solutions to combat
plastic pollution. Flexible packaging is well known for its
sustainability benefits compared to other packaging forms but
recycling can be challenging as traditional plastic films are not
currently supported in most curbside recycling programs and store
drop-off programs can be limiting. Industrial composting
infrastructure is even more scarce. This new home compostable
technology offers all the benefits of flexible packaging with easy
access to closing the gap in circularity.
Under the partnership, the Fresh-Lock team recently launched its
first two home compostable closures, Style 8531 featuring
Child-Resistant technology and Style 8035, a versatile single lock
design for use in a wide range of applications. With TIPA's
innovative solutions designed into this new product line,
Fresh-Lock® brand plans to further penetrate the market for
compostable flexible packaging.
As brands and manufacturers face increasing demand for
innovative sustainable packaging solutions, TIPA offers fully
compostable substitutes for traditional plastic counterparts. These
alternatives maintain the same functionalities, such as
transparency and durability while helping to reduce the world's
dependence on traditional plastics. At the end of their use, when
placed in a compost bin with other organic material, they
disintegrate and biodegrade into nutrient-rich soil, within months.
TIPA's packaging is also seamlessly compatible with existing
machinery throughout the entire supply chain of packaging
production.
"We are thrilled to count the Fresh-Lock team among the
innovative market leaders we work with, expanding the commercial
availability of compostable packaging options in North America," said Rodrigo Castaneda, VP/GM, North America, at TIPA. "This is a significant
step to help consumers and businesses actively contribute to
curbing the reliance on conventional flexible plastics and navigate
quickly-changing policies on packaging waste management for the
benefit of the planet."
"TIPA's expertise in compostable materials combined with
Fresh-Locks's market position and reputation as a high quality,
reliable, innovator in sustainable reclosable solutions creates an
unparalleled combination to expand the compostable packaging
market," said Lisa Petersmark, VP
Presto Specialty, maker of Fresh-Lock® closures.
TIPA and the Fresh-Lock team will showcase their compostable
packaging solutions at Pack Expo in Chicago from November
3-6. For demo inquiries, please contact:
John.w@tipa-corp.com or visit www.Fresh-Lock.com
About TIPA
Inspired by nature, TIPA's compostable packaging solutions are
designed to break down within months under compost conditions just
like any organic matter. TIPA's packaging provides a solution for
the food and fashion industries and is built to fit existing
machinery and supply chains. The company's packaging solutions are
currently being implemented worldwide by leading global brands in
Europe, Australia, and the US. For more information,
visit the TIPA website.
About Fresh-Lock® Flexible Packaging Closures
The Fresh-Lock® brand is the market leader in press-to-close
zipper and track & slider reclosable solutions for flexible
packaging. With a solution for practically any packaging need, our
closures help drive consumer loyalty and brand differentiation
through functional benefits. The Fresh-Lock team offers specialized
packaging machinery and quality components for fast and efficient
track and slider applications. The Fresh-Lock® brand of products is
designed and produced by Presto Products, a business of Reynolds
Consumer Products.
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