Surfacecleantech provides a biobased composite coating, SurfAce™, that strengthens bioplastic films by over 30%, allowing compostable packaging to be up to 30% thinner and 15% cheaper than traditional options. The coating integrates into existing flexographic printing lines without slowing production, enabling manufacturers to use thinner films while maintaining performance and meeting EN 13432 compostability standards. This reduces material, logistics costs, and overall plastic waste.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Compostable packaging faces limited adoption because bioplastic films are typically more expensive and have weaker mechanical properties than conventional plastics, making it difficult for manufacturers to replace traditional materials at scale.
Solution
Surfacecleantech offers a biobased composite coating, SurfAce™, that can be applied with existing flexographic printing equipment to reinforce bioplastic films. The coating increases film strength by over 30%, allowing manufacturers to produce packaging that is up to 30% thinner while maintaining performance. Thinner films reduce material usage, lower production costs by up to 15%, and decrease logistics expenses and carbon emissions. The technology is compatible with all biopolymer film types and meets the European EN 13432 compostability standard, ensuring the end‑of‑life sustainability of the packaging.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers of compostable packaging who need to improve film performance while reducing material and logistics costs.
Features
- Biobased composite coating applied like ink using standard flexographic printers and anilox rollers
- Strength enhancement of bioplastic films by more than 30%, enabling 30% thinner packaging
- Cost reduction of up to 15% through material savings and lighter product weight
- Maintains EN 13432 certified compostability for sustainable end‑of‑life disposal
- Compatible with all biopolymer film types and does not impact production speed
- Allows strategic pattern application to optimize performance for specific product uses