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Monday, June 4, 2012

BioMass Packaging broadens its range of bio-friendly alternatives

Biofuels Digest
Thomas Saidak
June 1, 2012

In California, BioMass Packaging has broadened its range of bio-friendly alternatives to foodservice staples with the addition of new paper cold cups manufactured from renewably sourced paper fibers. Eschewing the polyethylene that is normally used to line paper cups, these new PLA-lined cold cups use a plant-based Ingeo lining to provide leak-proof performance.
When used in conjunction with an Ingeo-based lid and straw, any soft drink vendor can now offer its customers a fully compostable serving solution that enables diversion of cold cups from the landfill. The cups were designed for customers who prefer papercups to Ingeo-based clear plastic cups.

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