TekniPlex Consumer Products (TPCP), a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, has achieved certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) for a compostable foam protein tray. This tray is part of the company’s GeoPack range of sustainability-focused products and has been officially recognized as biodegradable in industrial compost settings.
The protein tray recognized by BPI is made of cellulose-based direct food-contact material and is produced in the United States. The GeoPack foamed tray offers a seamless transition for meat, poultry, and seafood brand owners as a substitute for traditional polystyrene foam trays, fitting easily into existing overwrap equipment commonly used in case ready packing environments. Moreover, these trays are suitable for use in less automated settings, such as in-store or “back of house” packing.
TekniPlex Consumer Products’ GeoPack solutions adhere to established sustainability criteria, which includes various sustainable practices such as reducing, recycling, reusing, and renewing materials. These solutions incorporate elements like biodegradable or compostable materials, post-consumer recycled content, recyclability, renewable substrates, and compliance with legislation. The aim is to provide tailored solutions that align with customers’ sustainability goals and offer insights into the environmental impact of specific products. In addition to the compostable tray, GeoPack solutions also feature molded fiber egg cartons and trays, molded fiber agricultural trays for produce, and recycled polyester (rPET) egg cartons made from 100% post-consumer recycled content.
“In TekniPlex’s Consumer Products division, sustainability holds different meanings for various stakeholders,” said Chuck Gallagher, Vice President of New Product Development at TekniPlex. “When it comes to protein packaging, alternatives to polystyrene foam are limited compared to other segments. Packing protein efficiently using fiber-based packaging in a wet environment can be challenging. The GeoPack compostable tray, requiring no significant equipment investments, introduces sustainability elements while maintaining durability—a critical aspect for the case ready landscape.”
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