In Finland, UPM Raflatac has launched a white, plant-based polyethylene film for the home and personal care markets.
UPM says RafBio PE White performs just like standard PE film, and its “excellent flexibility” makes it ideal for the squeezable bottles and contoured containers used extensively in home and personal care applications.
“Part of the RafBio family of bio-based labeling solutions, RafBio PE White and Clear are the ideal choices for customers who are looking for a sustainable film face materials that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions during their life cycle, compared to conventional PE, while still keeping products looking their very best,” UPM says. The films are made from sugarcane ethanol and contain more than 80% plant-based material. They can also be included in the same recycling streams as conventional PE.