Metpack and BASF collaborate on Ezycompost paper for sustainable food packaging
The product is ideal for paper packaging producers and food brands looking for eco-friendly alternatives
Metpack, a Turkish company specializing in extrusion coatings, has launched Ezycompost—an innovative coated paper and paperboard product designed for food packaging. The coating incorporates BASF’s ecovio 70 PS14H6 biopolymer, which complies with EN 13432 and AS 5810 compostability standards and is approved for food contact by the U.S. FDA. It offers strong resistance to grease, liquids, fats, and mineral oils, while also withstanding high temperatures, including direct exposure to boiling water (up to 100°C).
According to Sühan Gürer, Metpack’s Vice President of Sales and New Project Development, “Ezycompost gives the food industry the benefits of both performance and environmental responsibility. It processes faster and is home-compostable—unlike PLA coatings, which require industrial composting.”
This compostable solution breaks down without leaving behind persistent microplastics and is aimed at food brands and paper packaging manufacturers focused on sustainability. Its uses include cold and hot beverage cups, trays, and containers that are freezer- and microwave-safe. The product works seamlessly with current production lines and features a coating that’s 40% thinner than PLA, enabling faster manufacturing speeds.
Ecovio delivers coating performance comparable to polyethylene, offering excellent sealing and printability. It doesn’t stick to chill rolls and can be processed via mono- or coextrusion without needing extra adhesives. After use, packaging made with Ezycompost can be composted at home, in accordance with local regulations.
Beyond food packaging, ecovio is also used in cling films, compostable bags, produce packaging, and agricultural films.
The product is ideal for paper packaging