Tipa and North American supplier of Fresh-Lock press-to-close and slider closures for flexible packaging, Presto Products Co, have launched new home compostable closures for the Asia-Pacific and European markets.
The certified zippers are designed to biodegrade under compost conditions, providing additional sustainable options targeting waste reduction and ensure high-performing reclosability for product security and shelf-life.
They are suitable for use in a range of commercial flexible pouch applications including dry food, nutraceuticals, vitamins, and apparel packaging.
“We’re committed to developing packaging solutions that make it easier for businesses and consumers to adopt truly sustainable alternatives to curb the global plastic waste crisis,” said Daphna Nissenbaum, CEO at Tipa.
“This development exemplifies our mission to replace traditional plastics with materials that function effectively and decompose naturally at the end of their lifecycle, leaving no waste behind.”
The zippers integrate Fresh-Lock closure technology and use Tipa’s home compostable formulations. The solutions are available on reels and are designed for use on equipment for many types of form, fill and seal style types.
The solution addresses a pressing challenge – the widespread use of multi-material structures in traditional re-closable pouches, which cannot be recycled.
Emerging compostable innovations, like the collaboration between these providers, offer a viable alternative by enabling all elements of packaging – including closures – to be home compostable.
Tipa 8035 – a 11mm single-lock press-to-close zipper for light to medium pouch solutions and compatible with many legacy applications – is the first closure of this series being offered with the formulation.
Combined with their certified home compostable films and laminates, the materials are optimised for compatibility and efficient processing.
"Tipa's expertise in compostable materials combined with Fresh-Lock’s position as a high-quality, reliable, innovator in sustainable re-closable solutions creates an unparalleled combination to expand compostable packaging in key markets that are eager for eco-friendly options," said Todd Meussling, director of Business Development and Sustainability with the Fresh-Lock team.
The launch of the new zipper to the APAC and European markets comes on the heels of its recent launch in the US.
It marks a significant expansion of the companies’ portfolio in the APAC and European markets, where demand for sustainable packaging solutions continues to grow.
