NatureFlex
(Innovia Films, Inc.)
Product Overview
Product
NatureFlex
Generic Description
Film substrate
Company
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Conversion Stage
Converted Package
Package type
Flexible packaging >> F/f/s rollstock
Material Type
Wood/Paper >> Cellophane, Cellulose film - processed cellulose, often from wood, cotton or hemp
Package features
Easy-open, Senior-friendly
FDA-compliant for food-contact
Yes
Claims Third party review
- No
Summary
- NatureFlex films are made from over 90% renewable raw material and are certified compostable.
Manufacturer's description
- NatureFlex films have been tested using ASTM 6866 protocols to determine renewable content. NatureFlex films are certified compostable to the U.S. norm ASTM D6400 and the European norm EN 13432. NatureFlex films are also suitable for anaerobic digestion and clean incineration.
Product page on supplier's site
Geographic availability
North America
Central & South America
Asia (East & Pacific)
Asia (Central & South)
Australia
Europe
Middle East & North Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Central & South America
Asia (East & Pacific)
Asia (Central & South)
Australia
Europe
Middle East & North Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Product Detail: Converted Package
Conversion process
Flexible packaging rollstock manufacturing
Added treatments
OVTR
Grease Resistance
MVTR
Other: anti-static
Grease Resistance
MVTR
Other: anti-static
Target markets
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetics
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetic Accessories
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Fragrances
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Coffee
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Confectionery and Snack
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Dairy
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Frozen
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grain Seed and Nut
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Pasta and Noodle
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Produce
General Merchandise >> Apparel
General Merchandise >> Electronics
General Merchandise >> Home Entertainment
General Merchandise >> Lawn and Garden
General Merchandise >> Pet
General Merchandise >> Seasonal
General Merchandise >> Stationery: School and Office
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Nutrition >> Nutrition Bars
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Nutrition >> Sports Nutrition
Personal Care >> Feminine Hygiene
Personal Care >> Skin Care
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetic Accessories
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Fragrances
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Coffee
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Confectionery and Snack
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Dairy
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Frozen
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grain Seed and Nut
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Pasta and Noodle
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Produce
General Merchandise >> Apparel
General Merchandise >> Electronics
General Merchandise >> Home Entertainment
General Merchandise >> Lawn and Garden
General Merchandise >> Pet
General Merchandise >> Seasonal
General Merchandise >> Stationery: School and Office
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Nutrition >> Nutrition Bars
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Nutrition >> Sports Nutrition
Personal Care >> Feminine Hygiene
Personal Care >> Skin Care
Fill processes
ESL (Extended Shelf Life), Modified Atmosphere
Temperature capabilities
Refrigerated, Frozen, Ovenable
Product state
Solid, Powder, Granular
Section of the CFR
Title 21-Food & Drugs, Ch 1-Food & Drug Administration, Sub-chapter B-Food for Human Consumption, Part 177, Sub-part B, Section 177.1200
FDA Food Contact: Type of food
I. Nonacid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both (pH above 5.0).
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VII.A. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: A. Moist bakery products with surface containing free fat or oil.
VII.B. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: B. Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil.
VIII. Dry solids with the surface containing no free fat or oil (no end test required).
IX. Dry solids with the surface containing free fat or oil.
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VII.A. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: A. Moist bakery products with surface containing free fat or oil.
VII.B. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: B. Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil.
VIII. Dry solids with the surface containing no free fat or oil (no end test required).
IX. Dry solids with the surface containing free fat or oil.
FDA Food Contact: Conditions of use
E. Room temperature filled and stored (no thermal treatment in the container).
F. Refrigerated storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
G. Frozen storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
I. Irradiation
F. Refrigerated storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
G. Frozen storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
I. Irradiation
Manufacturing locations
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Subcontract any production?
No
Sustainability Claims
These claims were NOT reviewed by a third party
You may flag any claim that looks suspicious.
Please see important disclaimers and definitions at the bottom of this page.
Source
- Post-consumer content: No
- Pre-consumer content: No
- Sustainable forestry certification? Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
- Source reduced? No
Manufacture
- Renewable energy? No
- Greenhouse gas reduction: No
Use
- CONEG documentation? Yes
- Shipping efficiency? No
End of life
- Reusable? No
- Recyclable? No
- Compostable? Yes
- Waste-to-energy? Yes
Important definitions and disclaimers
Terms
Definitions and disclaimers
Post-consumer content
Materials generated by consumer, business or institutional sources that have served their intended use or completed their lifecycle and would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Pre-consumer content
Materials and by-products from manufacturing processes that would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling. However, pre-consumer material does not include materials and by-products generated by and commonly reused in an original.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Source reduced
Indicates a material or converted package that has been source reduced compared to a current commercial package, either from this company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which this package is suitable.
Greenhouse gas reduction
Refers to the reduction in greenhouse gases achieved in the PRODUCTION of this material or package.
CONEG Heavy metals compliance
Green checkmark, if present, indicates that lab test results were provided to Greener Package. Tests were not performed by Greener Package to ensure the validity of the claim. You must determine if the specific compliance guarantee is suitable for your end use application. Backup documentation is available to prove that this material meets the CONEG heavy metals standards and no heavy metals have been intentionally added.
Shipping efficiency
A reduction in shipping was achieved in transportation of this material/product due to a reduction in shipping volume per case, reduction in weight, or reduction in shipping distance. This must be a comparison to a current commercial package, either from your company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which your package is suitable.
Reusable/returnable/refillable
This material or package is reusable/returnable/refillable for the same purpose as originally designated.
Recyclability
While a material may be recyclable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end use application, will still be recyclable. In other words, adding some finishing options, such as certain inks or special effects may render this material or package no longer recyclable in many communities. In the context of this database, recyclability specifically refers to how widely this package or material is accepted for recycling, not whether it's technically recyclable, regardless of whether facilities exist.
Compostability
There are a very limited number of municipal and institutional composting facilities in the U.S. While a material may be compostable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end-use application, will be compostable. The material or package complies with one or more of these three internationally recognized standards for compostability in industrial composting facilities: ASTM D6400, ASTM D6868-03, or CEN EN13432.
Waste-to-energy
This material or package has an energy value of greater than 5 megajoules per kilogram, thus meeting EU standard EN 13431 standard for waste-to-energy.
Renewable resources
It is expected that the FTC will provide guidance on what constitutes a renewable resource in the next version of the Environmental Marketing Claims guidelines, which is projected to come out in sometime this year. Once they have provided guidance, this claim will be added to this database and the third-party review process.
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