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Biodegradable packaging may be the only option come 2010. European legislation may introduce a ban on the disposal of bio waste to landfill sites which will not only have an effect on the packaging industry, but also households across Europe.

The environment is something that we all take for granted and we should all show it a little more consideration. From gas fumes to dumping waste, we are rapidly killing our world. There is over 2.5tonnes of plastic from households alone dumped into landfill every year. Packaging can take between 80 and 100 years to breakdown. This is why extensive action is required and this is why extensive action is now being taken.

Many leading supermarkets have started to invest in biodegradable packaging, but we will all have to in the not too distant future. There are currently many options available for packers including Natureflex, Addiflex and Biophane.

NatureFlex films are truly unique, high performance cellulose-based films that are biodegradable and compostable to international norms. Natureflex is made from renewable wood pulp and is used for various types of packaging including fresh produce, cheese, dried foods etc and has variant of heat and non-heat seal able.

Addiflex is the most cost effective current way to produce degradable packaging. Addiflex packaging will fully degrade to carbon dioxide, water and a small amount of organic residue after approximately 4 years in the domestic watse stream which compares to conventional plastics that can take over 100 years.

Biophan film is manufactured from polylacticacid (PLA) has excellent quality features such as exceptional transparency and high surface gloss. The film is made of annually renewable primary product starch and completely biodegradable into carbon dioxide and water.

We at Active Packaging take all environmental issues seriously and encourage everyone to become more environmentally friendly.