CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks develop bioplastics for flexible packaging

In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials has unveiled two compounds made from polyhydroxyalkanoates and polylactic acid designed for blown, cast, and machine direction orientation film applications. PHACT CA1270P (clear) and PHACT CA1240PF (opaque) include PLA sourced from NatureWorks. The combination of the two bioplastic compounds offer performance and environmental benefits for sustainable flexible packaging.

“The introduction of CA1270P and CA1240PF represents a major milestone in CJ Biomaterials’ ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation,” says Max Senechal, Chief Commercial Officer at CJ Biomaterials, in a press statement. “These biobased films offer a compelling combination of performance, versatility, and environmental responsibility, reducing the world’s reliance on traditional plastic while supporting the transition to a more sustainable future.”

CJ Biomaterials is a division of South Korea’s CJ CheilJedang.