DuPont Advances Sustainable Packaging

New Biomax Thermal increases the temperature threshold of PLA, extending its use to non-chilled food packaging applications.

10/09/08 DuPont is expanding its DuPont Biomax packaging offerings to include renewably sourced Biomax Thermal 300 heat-stabilizing modifier that allows polylactic acid (PLA) thermoformed packaging to withstand elevated temperatures during transport, storage and use.  Its introduction extends the use of PLA -- a bio-based alternative to petrochemical-derived products -- to applications beyond chilled foods and beverages.

“Sustainability matters to packaged goods companies and consumers,” said Carolann Haznedar, global business director, DuPont Packaging.  “As a leader in providing sustainable solutions, DuPont is committed to supporting the journey toward sustainable packaging.  High performance is critical to the successful adoption of bio-based products.  By offering Biomax Thermal 300 for PLA, DuPont is helping to deliver performance plus supporting extension of sustainable packaging applications.”

Carolann said DuPont will continue to focus its global, independently judged DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation on recognizing breakthroughs that improve packaging sustainability across the industry.

“Last year, DuPont turned the focus of our industry award toward sustainability and recognized innovations such as packaging weight reduction that improves transport efficiency,” she said.  “In continuing this focus for the 2009 program, we hope to help define sustainability in our industry, bring visibility to the achievements that are being made and broaden understanding across the value chain.”