Clysar goes green with new PLA film packaging

Clysar, a producer of polyolefin film and a division of flexible packaging company Bemis, responds to the global green initiative with the introduction of a new, biodegradable shrink film called PLAnet. Created to meet the sustainable demands continuing to grow in the packaging industry, this proprietary polylactic acid (PLA) film offers marketing clout to customers who want to boost their environmental image.

PLAnet is made from renewable cornstarch, which requires up to 50% less fossil fuels than traditional hydrocarbon resins. This corn-based film reduces the output of greenhouse gases during production, and it doesn't emit toxic fumes when incinerated.

According to William M Hare, Clysar's vice president of sales & marketing, the compostable PLAnet requires less water usage than other polymers, as well as reducing oil consumption by half.

PLAnet has some of the same attributes found in many top-quality, polyolefin lines, such as Clysar LE Gold and ShrinkBox. It offers eye-catching, high-gloss printing and on-package sparkle as well as good clarity. Best of all, PLAnet performs under the same conditions as polyolefin packaging and can be run on standard shrink packaging equipment with minimal modifications.