CARBIOS and SLEEVER jointly develop biodegradable shrink films

CARBIOS, a biological technologies pioneer, and SLEEVER, a French leader in shrinksleeve label technology, signed an exclusive, long-term contract to jointly develop Home Compost biodegradable mono-oriented transverse shrink films.

CARBIOS and SLEEVER partner to develop Home Compost biodegradable mono-oriented transverse shrink films.

The partnership includes a master supply agreement of CARBIOS Active, the encapsulated enzyme developed by CARBIOS for PLA biodegradation.

CARBIOS Active can be integrated directly into the film manufacturing phase, enabling applications such as labeling, wrapping and securing packaging for the luxury goods and mass retail markets.

“Our partnership with SLEEVER to bring compostable sleeves to market opens up new commercial opportunities for CARBIOS, particularly in the wine and spirits sector where SLEEVER is a leader,” said Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of CARBIOS.

The enzyme solution allows PLA-rich packaging to be composted at room temperature. CARBIOS Active enables the creation of a new generation of products made from biopolymers that can be composted at ambient temperature, whatever the soil conditions, while guaranteeing quality compost, free from toxicity and microplastics.

A production line is already up and running at CARBIOS headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, capable of producing 2,500 tons/year of CARBIOS Active.

“This innovation completes our offer to markets keen to strengthen their impact in terms of the circular economy, and opens up real prospects on international markets,” added Eric Fresnel, President of SLEEVER.