World Premiere at Interpack: 100% Biodegradable Tube

For what is believed to be the first time a 100% biodegradable flexible tube will be presented at Interpack by Aisapack and Stanelco BioPlastics.

Biodegradability and sustainability are the key drivers in the development of this new revolutionary package. Whilst all the materials of construction are biodegradable, substantial levels of sustainability are achieved through the use of potato and corn starches.

Firstly these materials offer the advantage of using renewable resources. This allows reduction in consumption of fossil resources and moreover in a reduction of CO2 emission compared to  oil-based plastics.

Secondly the material is biodegradable meaning that it will not persist in the environment as long as oil based plastics and it can be composted, offering an eco-friendly disposal route or second natural life to the package back in the ecosystem.

The biodegradable materials used are Bioplast® resins commercialised by Stanelco plc, UK.

Aisapack and its sister company Aisa, Switzerland; have developed the processing capability in order to obtain state-of-art flexible tube packaging with industrial scale equipment for tube production.

This biodegradable tube is constructed from an extruded sleeve cut-off at the desired length. The moulded shoulder is then directly compression moulded onto the sleeve using an Aisa’s PTH machine. Decoration has been directly applied on the finished tube using dry offset printing.

The biodegradable tube has an agreeable ergonomic feel thanks to seamless and flawless bonding and forming. This offers great consumer appeal coupled with good gas barrier properties - this biodegradable tube is ideally suited for the natural cosmetic, personal care, and food markets.