What are said to be two “groundbreaking” PHA-based compounds for compostable film packaging — including blown, cast and MDO (machine direction orientation) film applications — has been launched by CJ Biomaterials, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers. CJ’s new 100% biobased compounds can be used for various applications, including food packaging, produce bags, compost bags, bin liners (for organic waste management), shopping bags, shrink wrap and labels

Phact CA1270P (clear) and Phact CA1240PF (opaque) are said to mark a significant advancement in sustainable flexible packaging, offering excellent performance and environmental benefits. Partnering across the value chain is key to finding innovative solutions and, together with NatureWorks LLC., the combined performance of NatureWorks’ Ingeo PLA with Phact PHA has delivered these two new compounds packed with performance and competitively priced. The carbon footprint of both these new products are more than 50% lower than LDPE, LLDPE, PP and PET, which are traditionally used in packaging, according to CJ Biomaterials.

At NPE2024, Collin Lab and Pilot Solutions (Booth W7261) is running CJ Biomaterials’ CA1270P on the show floor at different times.