BioNatur Plastics (BioNatur) has opened a new European manufacturing partnership producing biodegradable stretch wrap at the same price as traditional non-biodegradable films.

The investment enables European shippers and cargo operators to reduce their environmental footprint without affecting financial performance.

“Sustainable operations should not mean higher costs, and that was the driving force behind our decision to establish European production,” said Chris Paladino, President and Chief Executive Officer, BioNatur Plastics.

“By offering biodegradable and 100% recyclable stretch wrap at a competitive price, operators can make the straightforward decision to switch suppliers, confident they are improving their sustainability, limiting costs, and complying with European Union initiatives such as Scope 2 and 3 emissions reporting.”

Conventional stretch wrap can persist in landfill for up to 1,000 years. In contrast, BioNatur biodegradable stretch wrap fully biodegrades under standard landfill conditions within eight to twelve years.

The product is manufactured with a 1% load of a proprietary, food-safe organic polymer that enables anaerobic bacteria to digest the plastic without leaving harmful microplastics.

Paladino noted that while the European Union (EU) has tightened legislation on plastics in landfills, other regions are lagging behind.

“European manufacturers exporting to the U.S. and Asia can be assured that, at no additional cost, the stretch wrap element of their logistics chain, which will inevitably end up in landfill, will not remain there for centuries.”

Outside the landfill, BioNatur Plastics retains an indefinite shelf life and performs exactly like traditional stretch film, ensuring no compromise on handling or protection.

Paladino will be available to discuss BioNatur’s innovation at Air Cargo Americas, Miami, from 11th to 13th November.