Bio-PE (Sugarcane)
Same PE molecule, renewable carbon. ASTM D6866 tested percentage on every spec sheet. Recyclable #4 — never compostable.
Verified Claims
- Bio-based polyethylene from sugarcane ethanol — same molecule as fossil PE
- ASTM D6866 tested bio-based percentage printed on every spec sheet
- Drop-in replacement for fossil PE — same seal strength, same print line, same run settings
- 85%+ of foil O2 barrier when metallised structure is used
- Recyclable in #4 PE stream (same molecule, same infrastructure)
- Duplex, triplex, quadlex — clear, metallised, aluminum, kraft options all available
Limits
- -Not compostable — it is PE, and we will not let your artwork imply otherwise
- -Renewable carbon, but the plastic does not biodegrade
- -"Bio-based" is not the same as "biodegradable" — different axes entirely
- -Must use RECYCLABLE logo, never compostable markings
- -We will reject artwork that prints "compostable" or "biodegradable" on a bio-PE pouch
Artwork rules for Bio-PE
- WE PRINT: "Bio-based", "Made from sugarcane", ASTM D6866 %, RECYCLABLE #4
- WE WON'T PRINT: "Compostable", "Biodegradable", seedling logo, BPI logo, any compostable claim
- WHY: Bio-PE is chemically identical to fossil PE. It recycles as #4. It does not break down in compost. Printing otherwise would be greenwashing, and we will catch it in artwork review.
Layer Structures
Bio-PE film stacks — same PE molecule, renewable source.
Showing 10 of 10 structures • Sorted by BarrierLevel (low→high)
| Image | Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BioPE PET Clear | <8 | <12 | Mid | Window |
 | BioPE PP Clear | <1500 | <5 | Mid | Window |
 | BioPE PET NoWin | <8 | <12 | Mid | |
 | BioPE PP NoWin | <1500 | <5 | Mid | |
 | BioPE Kraft VMPET | <1 | <1 | High | Kraft Metal |
 | BioPE PET Metal | <1 | <1 | High | Metal |
 | BioPE PP Metal | <1 | <0.5 | High | Metal |
 | BioPE PET Alu | <0.5 | <0.5 | Ultra | Alu |
 | BioPE PP Alu | <0.5 | <0.3 | Ultra | Alu |
 | BioPE PET Quadlex | <0.3 | <0.3 | Ultra | Alu |
Quick Selection Guide
Window? Choose Clear
Moisture? Choose PP
Max Barrier? Aluminum
Natural Look? Kraft
Want to test Bio-PE without committing?
Order a digital print sample pack to see and feel the material before your full production run.