Metpack, an extrusion coating specialist based in Istanbul, has partnered with BASF to introduce a certified home-compostable coated paper for food packaging, aligning with growing demands for sustainable solutions. The product, branded as Ezycompost, is coated with BASF’s biopolymer ecovio® 70 PS14H6, which is certified compostable according to both European standard EN 13432 and the Australian standard AS 5810.

This coating enhances paper and paperboard used in food packaging by delivering strong barrier properties against liquids, fats, grease and mineral oil, while maintaining temperature resistance up to 100°C. It is also approved for food contact by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. With Ezycompost, food packaging manufacturers and brands can ensure performance without contributing to microplastic pollution in home compost systems. The solution supports organic recycling and contributes to circular economy goals by helping close the nutrient loop.

Driven by environmental concerns and tightening regulations, there is a growing shift from plastic to paper-based packaging. However, paper alone often fails to meet the performance needs of packaging for fatty or liquid-rich foods. The Ezycompost solution bridges this gap, offering home-compostable packaging suitable for a wide range of applications including cold and hot beverage cups, and containers for freezing or microwave use.

Metpack’s coating solution can be applied using standard equipment and forming lines, supporting faster production speeds and reducing coating thickness by 40% compared to polylactic acid (PLA). It also matches the line speed performance of polyethylene (PE), while eliminating the need for adhesives. Ecovio® 70 PS14H6 demonstrates excellent sealing and printing properties and adheres well to both mono and co-extrusion processes.

“With Ezycompost, we offer the best of both worlds—PE-like strength with certified compostability,” said Sühan Gürer, vice president of sales and new project development at Metpack. “Unlike PLA, which is only industrially compostable, our solution is suitable for home composting and allows food brands to reach sustainability targets without sacrificing performance.”

The coated paper is certified for use up to 334 gsm and is compostable in home gardens according to national guidelines. Michael Bernhard Schick of BASF’s global biopolymers marketing team highlighted that ecovio® also supports industrial composting and performs well in paper recycling. Available with a bio-based content of 70% to 80% per ASTM D6866, it also comes in a biomass-balanced grade with 25% lower carbon footprint, offering the same functional benefits and certifications.

BASF’s biopolymer ecovio® is certified compostable under standards including DIN EN 13432, making it a viable material for a wide range of sustainable applications. Common uses include organic waste bags, cling film, produce bags, agricultural mulch films, and various food packaging solutions.

Research has demonstrated that ecovio® offers multiple benefits across the food value chain—from manufacturing and packaging to extending shelf life and improving food waste collection. These advantages stem from the material’s proven biodegradability in both industrial and home composting environments, as well as in agricultural soils.