Ingeo News: Volume 14, Issue 5
September 2019
Rethinking the Paper Cup
NatureWorks' Packaging Industry Manager, Nicole Whiteman, presents Rethinking the Paper Cup with Ingeo™ Biomaterials for Coatings.
Paper cups were originally developed to address concerns around public health and convenience. Today, companies are looking to design paper cups to fit multiple after-use options like recycling and composting. In this video, Nicole digs into this background and explains why paper cups need to continue evolving to meet these new demands.
Nicole also covers why running Ingeo on extrusion coating lines is different than LDPE and what new approaches can be used to close the gap. She also talks about how NatureWorks’s first grade designed specifically for extrusion coatings, Ingeo 1102, improves processing efficiency including lighter coating weights, broad stable web with great adhesion, and a tougher coating for pinhole-free and faster cup making rates.
Nicole's presentation was delivered and recorded at the Innovation Takes Root 2018 last September in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
How the Compostability of Coffee Capsules Affects Consumer Experience
Low Shear Mixing of PLA
A study we contributed to is featured in the latest Compounding World magazine. Many compostable bioplastics are polyesters and are shear-sensitive by nature, so low-shear processing is required to help maintain polymer integrity and achieve optimal physical properties. We worked with Farrel Pomini, who makes the Farrel Continuous Mixer (FCM), in a joint research program to compare the processing of its Ingeo compounds on a twin-screw extruder (TSE) and the FCM. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects on molecular weight loss in PLA while adding a talc mineral. Read full article.
What Composting Packaging Really Means
NatureWorks Digs in to Volunteering
PARTNER UPDATES
FOOD SERVICEWARE & PACKAGING
V-Shapes: Single Dose Packaging
V-Shapes has created a new way to open your sachets through their innovative V-Shapes single-use packaging made with Ingeo. They're proud to present the first multi-layer fully certified compostable single-serve one hand opening system. Just 3 fingers and a simple gesture are enough to open every kind of granular or liquid product. Read more.
Vegware's Close the Loop Program Expands Availability of Collection for Industrial Compost
Close the Loop is Vegware’s own trade composting collection service, turning used compostable food serviceware into high-grade compost in a matter of weeks.
World Centric Named "Best for the World" Nominee
World Centric, a producer of Ingeo-based food serviceware, recently announced the exciting news that they've been named a 2019 "Best for the World" honoree in the areas of Overall, Changemaker, and Governance. See all the honorees here.
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Accountant III | Minnetonka, MNResponsible for accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant managerial reports and financial statements; assists in ensuring accounting transactions are executed in accordance with established standards of internal control. This position possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to the completion of difficult Accounting assignments.
Inside Sales Representative | Minnetonka, MN
Responsible for lead inquiry management, developing lead opportunities, and account management, this position is accountable for prospecting and developing new business, sourcing new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up. Builds and maintains key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities and works internally across functional teams to support sales strategy.
Production Technician | Blair, NE
Responsible for the safe execution of the day to day operations of the production plant. This position will work closely with other team members and be responsible for personal and plant safety, environmental compliance, commitment to continuous improvement in the quality of our product, cost control efforts and efficient operations of the plant.