Leading US packaging company Novolex launches PLA compostable cold drink cups

Packaging supplier Novolex has announced the launch of a new production line in Tennessee, USA, to produce compostable cold drink cups made from polylactic acid (PLA)
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The PLA clear cups will be supplied by Novolex brand Eco-Products, a leading supplier of food and beverage packaging, specializing in the production of food and beverage packaging from renewable and recycled resources
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“PLA looks, behaves and performs like traditional clear plastic, but it is 100 percent compostable in commercial composting facilities,” said Adrianne Tipton, CTO of Novolex
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“This is a more sustainable form of our offering to our customers.
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“At Novolex, we are focused on a future where the packaging we manufacture is recyclable or compostable,” adds Tipton
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Located at the Novolex Manufacturing Complex in Chattanooga, the new line utilizes state-of-the-art technology from some of the world's leading suppliers of thermoforming and extrusion equipment
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The environmental benefits of PLA products are twofold
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First, they are made from renewable resources like corn and can be grown again and again
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Second, PLA products are third-party BPI-certified compostable products, which means the product can be turned into fertile soil instead of going to landfill
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"We're making cups made from plants that can be composted after use to help the plants grow again," said Ian Jacobson, president of Eco-Products
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"This is part of our commitment to working with our customers to achieve our zero waste goal, which is a win-win for our customers and the environment
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