The solution has been verified by the BPI as commercially compostable. Credit: Sergio Rojo via Shutterstock.

Danimer Scientific, a biotechnology company, and disposable tableware maker Ningbo Homelink Eco-iTech have announced the commercial launch of home-compostable extrusion-coated biopolymers.  

These biopolymers, made with Danimer’s signature polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Nodax, are designed to replace traditional polyethylene coatings in paper cups. 

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Ningbo is now launching new cups that are coated with the Nodax PHA-based biopolymer. 

These cups serve as a fully repulpable replacement for conventional paper cups.  

The PHA biopolymer grade also aims to serve as a liquid barrier coating, enhancing the environmental credentials of disposable cups. 

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The cups have received full certification from TÜV as home compostable and from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) as commercially compostable.  

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They have also passed the first phase of the Western Michigan University repulpability/recyclability test, marking them as repulpable cups.  

The process for full certification for recyclability in paper systems is underway. 

Ningbo’s products are distributed in major grocery retailers, megastores, and quick-service restaurants worldwide.  

The company will produce these cups at its new extrusion facility in Thailand, which recently started operation.  

Danimer Scientific CEO Stephen Croskrey said: “Danimer and Homelink share a common mission, we are committed to using alternative biomaterials to replace traditional plastics. 

“We are excited to partner with a world leader in disposable tableware to bring these home-compostable cups to the market.” 

In February this year, Danimer Scientific completed the expansion work on its demonstration plant in Rochester, New York.