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products now produced with
no added pfas

Find out why we’re removing PFAS from all BioPak packaging and how it impacts your food
service.

Full production stop as of January 1st, 2024

PFAS has been an industry standard for bagasse products for its ability to prevent oil and grease from leaking
through food packaging. But the recent unearthing of the substance’s negative effects has led to regulations on its
use and an uptick in national bans.

The impact on people and the planet – coupled with PFAS bans – made us put a full stop on the production
of products with added PFAS on January 1st, 2024. To keep communications clear and transparent, we have
changed article numbers on affected products.

How will it affect you?

PFAS has been found in most of our bagasse products as well as some grass paper articles. While there is no tac-
tile or visual difference between products with and without added PFAS; there’s a difference in how they perform
– especially in contact with very wet and greasy food.

Bagasse is a sustainable and rapidly renewable material with a low carbon footprint, but it’s not a natural repellant.
Through extensive research and development, we’ve developed an alternative oil-based barrier solution to replace
the PFAS additives previously used. The shift away from PFAS has resulted in new performance profiles and rec-
ommended uses for our bagasse products. As such, it’s important that you pair your food with the right products.

What is PFAS?

PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is a large and complex group
of over 10,000 identified substances that hold the ability to repel water
and grease as well as withstand high temperatures. Although PFAS is
widely used in anything from raincoats to frying pans and firefighting
foam; it’s been uncovered as a “forever chemical” that can contaminate
soil and water.

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