TIPA inks deal with US companies to produce compostable packaging

USA – Israeli startup in the clean-tech field, TIPA has partnered with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging to produce compostable packaging for their customers in the USA.

According to TIPA, this partnership will broaden its global client base while improving the capabilities of domestic manufacturers. Besides, it will lower global carbon emissions by reducing shipping lengths.

TIPA CEO and co-founder Daphna Nissenbaum said: “Following our acquisition of Bio4Pack, we have doubled down on our commitment to expand our operations in the most strategic markets for our business.

“Our partnerships with PPC and Clearview represent an important milestone in the fight against plastic pollution and we admire the commitment of both companies to sustainable manufacturing processes.”

PPC Flexible Packaging’s main packaging facilities in the US are in Illinois and Utah. Their manufacturing portfolio will be boosted with the addition of TIPA’s compostable laminates to enable the production of pouches for packaging baked goods, supplements, dry food, vitamins, and others.

Clearview Packaging, which is based in New York, will use TIPA’s compostable films for manufacturing packaging applications like wicketed bags, open bags, zipper bags, resealable bags, and mailers for fashion garments, fresh produce, accessories, frozen food, baked goods, and others.

Globally, flexible packaging is estimated to represent about 40% of all packaging, as per TIPA. However, in the US, where it is primarily used in the food and fashion industries, less than 1% is recycled.

With more than 300 million metric tonnes of flexible packaging produced yearly, TIPA aims to replace flexible packaging with compostable alternatives that mimic the positive properties of conventional plastic packaging such as durability, printability and transparency but with a fully sustainable end-of-use.

When placed in a home or industrial composter, the packaging is said to turn into nutrient-rich soil within a few months.

PPC Flexible Packaging sales and marketing VP Tatiana Castro said: “Our choice to partner with TIPA was driven by their extensive market knowledge, high-quality solutions, and seamless integration with our existing facilities and operations. As a company rooted in communal values, we take pride in contributing to a sustainable future while upholding our commitment to delivering top-quality packaging.”

Earlier this year, TIPA acquired compostable packaging company Bio4Pack and announced a partnership with flexible packaging company Ispak. The company expects to partner with additional manufacturers in the next few months.

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