Conventional flexible plastic packaging has long been valued for its lightweight design and durability, yet, with only a small fraction of flexible packaging being properly recycled, the environmental consequences are significant. TIPA® Compostable Packaging was founded to address this challenge by reimagining packaging materials so they can return safely to nature after use. At the core of TIPA’s mission is the belief that flexible packaging can and should fit into the circular economy. As such, TIPA’s compostable laminates, films, and labels are designed to biodegrade into nourishing compost, leaving behind only the nutrients of organic waste.
This approach ensures that the functional benefits of flexible packaging can be preserved without contributing to the growing burden of plastic waste in oceans and landfills. Beyond reducing harm, compostable, biobased packaging has the potential to create positive value by supporting soil health. Compost generated from collected biowaste helps replenish organic matter in the soil.TIPA strives toward compostable packaging made of renewable sources, utilizing bio-based sources whenever possible. Currently, TIPA’s compostable films and laminates are up to two-thirds bio-sourced, and the company’s R&D team continues to push forward, seeking new ways to increase the proportion of biobased content while maintaining the critical performance properties that brands and consumers rely on.
Sustainability is not just a part of TIPA’s strategy; it is the reason the company exists. Packaging is often essential for preserving and transporting goods, but it does not have to come at the expense of the planet. By designing compostable, biobased solutions for the entire packaging supply chain, TIPA aims to inspire and enable systemic change from the ground up.
TIPA’s certified compostable, biobased packaging is designed to be collected and processed along with food and organic waste. Where local policies permit, TIPA Compostable packaging can be placed in organic waste bins for collection or drop it off at local compost sites with organic waste.