Metpack, an Istanbul-based extrusion coating specialist, has unveiled a new sustainable packaging solution developed in collaboration with BASF. The paper- and cardboard-based packaging material, called Ezycompost, is coated with BASF’s home-compostable biopolymer ecovio® 70 PS14H6 and is certified by TÜV Austria with the “OK Compost Home” label.

Recyclability vs. Compostability? Can’t we have both? In today’s world, most companies are adding new chapters in sustainability through packaging design, innovation and persistence to meet customer demands. There are two main paths that packaging is taking, recyclability and compostability. Both have their merits based on where you live and what type of packaging you are purchasing. The two are generally seen unnecessarily competing in the marketplace to increase their popularity, but actually they work both hand in hand, to provide the end user with multiple end of life options rather than choosing only one.

Metpack and BASF partner on Ezycompost paper for food packaging

BASF and Metpack partner on home compostable paper for food packaging

Metpack and BASF present Ezycompost, a certified home-compostable coated paper solution for food packaging. Coated with BASF’s ecovio® biopolymer, Ezycompost supports sustainable packaging with excellent barrier properties and high processing performance, while allowing composting after use without generating persistent microplastics.