TIPA Compostable Packaging, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has launched a new certified home compostable label for fresh produce.
The firm explained that produce stickers are one of the top five most persistent contaminants in compost, prompting a global transition to compostable alternatives driven by both market and regulation trends.
The new label features pressure-sensitive adhesive, which TIPA said allows for a strong adherence on a variety of produce ranging from the smooth skin of a banana or mango to the complex, rough skin of an orange or cantaloupe – without leaving a residue on the produce.
Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of TIPA, said, “Labels on fresh produce have traditionally been made from conventional plastic that cannot be recycled and are often discarded in food waste bins, contaminating organic streams and contributing to microplastic pollution. Policies requiring compostable labels are emerging around the world, and TIPA is leading the way with a solution that will break down with the organic matter it’s attached to without compromising on performance.
“We’re excited to offer these produce labels as part of our growing portfolio of sustainable solutions that perform like conventional plastics but meet today’s compostability standards.”
The development is the result of a partnership between TIPA and Bio4Life, a supplier of home compostable adhesives. Bio4Life adhesive technology, BioTAK, is the world’s first adhesive that is fully certified to European compost standards and leaves no residue.
