BioNatur Plastics has launched the European production of its biodegradable and 100% recyclable cargo stretch wrap, offering it at the same cost as conventional alternatives. The initiative eliminates the financial barrier to adopting sustainable packaging and supports the region’s eco-friendly logistics goals. Unlike traditional stretch films that can remain in landfills for up to 1,000 years, BioNatur’s version biodegrades completely within eight to twelve years under anaerobic landfill conditions. This is achieved through a 1% addition of a proprietary, food-safe organic polymer that enables bacteria to digest the plastic without producing microplastics. The product matches conventional wrap in strength, performance, and shelf life, ensuring no impact on cargo protection or handling quality. Its European launch also aligns with the EU’s stricter landfill plastic legislation, highlighting BioNatur’s early role in addressing regulatory and environmental shifts. The development positions BioNatur Plastics as a cost-neutral, sustainable solution for air cargo operators seeking greener materials without operational compromise. Chris Paladino, President and Chief Executive Officer, BioNatur Plastics, detailed: “Sustainable operations should not mean higher costs, and that was the driving force behind our decision to establish European production. 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. 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.”
