Now Plastics has launched its new degradable BOPP film to complement its existing range of BOPP and CPP film and bags.

The film is 100 per cent degradable and offers the same strength, clarity, sealability and printability as standard BOPP film, according to its manufacturers. It will degrade in the presence of oxygen, heat and stress within 12-24 months when it disposed of in a landfill site and, if it is dropped as litter, it will degrade in sunlight and wind due to mechanical stress.

The film can also be recycled both before or after use.

The product is 25 per cent lighter by weight than compostable films when comparing like-for-like gauges, according to its manufacturers, and it is cheaper than compostable alternatives.

The film complies to both the EU 2002/72 EC and FDA legislation concerning plastic in direct contact with food.

Now Plastics has also successfully trialled a new cast polypropylene film on both HFFS and VFFS machines, packing products such as carrots, parsnips and herbs up to a weight of 1kg.

The trials were conducted using 30 and 40mu film, compared to the 47 and 52mu that is used in many applications, and, according to the firm, this offers considerable cost savings and reducing packaging in the environment.

Now Plastics has been a leading supplier of plastic substrates for more than 25 years in the US and seven years in the UK.

For more information call 01740 625228 or e-mail dg@nowplastics.com.

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