06.06.23 | COLUMBUS, Ohio – May 31, 2023 – Industry leading biopolymer film manufacturer Earthfirst® Films releases a line of soft touch, home compostable films. Strong side seals, which exceed the seal strength of traditional polyethylene-based materials, are an inherent film property.
06.06.23 | COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 31, 2023) – Tim Harper has joined the Company as Chief Science Officer (CSO). In his newly appointed role, Tim will champion science and engineering platforms and lead global new product development. In collaboration with the industry, our customers and senior leadership, he will continue our accelerated pace in delivering sustainable packaging solutions.
11.30.22 | Earthfirst® Films Announces Leadership Changes
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dec 1, 2022 – Earthfirst® Films announces organizational changes for continued technology leadership in sustainable packaging solutions.
CEO George Thomas announced his retirement timed to calendar year end.
Current President and Chief Financial Officer Michael DuFrayne assumes Mr. Thomas’ CEO responsibilities, along with retaining the Presidency.
11.11.22 | Earthfirst® Films Receives Home Compostable Film Certifications from TUV Austria
Earthfirst® Films Expands Film Options With Certified Home Compostable Print, Sealant and Flow Wrap Films
12.07.21 | Earthfirst® Biopolymer Films by PSI Launches Compostable Differential Sealing Temperature Overwrap Films
Overwrap films include Home and Industrial Compostable versions for expanded End of Life (EOL) options. Home and industrial certifications are in process.
05.18.21 | EarthFirst Films by PSI Produces First PHA Home Compostable Packaging Film
COLUMBUS, OH. – May 18, 2021. EarthFirst Films by PSI, a global bioplastic film technology and manufacturing company, announces the successful completion of the first commercial run of PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) home compostable packaging film.
02.19.21 | [Ghent Belgium 22 February 2021]
Sidaplax VOF has achieved BRCGS Certification, a globally recognized standard for ensuring packaging material consistency across the world. The company has continually operated with strong supporting systems including rigorous standards in supply chain and traceability, quality protocols for process stability and IT supporting systems.
10.26.20 | Listening to the stakeholders behind this determined effort is a vivid reminder of how many factors must be weighed before a compostable film can be commercialized.
