What BioNatur Plastics does

BioNatur Plastics is a US-based manufacturer of anaerobic-biodegradable and recyclable polyethylene films and packaging products, headquartered in Port Washington. Its core technology is a proprietary, food-safe organic additive (used at a 1% load) that attracts naturally occurring anaerobic bacteria in landfill environments; ASTM D5511 testing has demonstrated 99.7% biodegradation within 1,697 days with no residual petroleum hydrocarbons. Products can be manufactured 5-30% thinner than conventional plastics while maintaining or improving elongation and puncture resistance, and remain 100% recyclable in standard LDPE streams wherever collected.

The product portfolio spans stretch film (the hero SKU), centerfold and gusseted bags, sheeting, tubing, bubble wrap, commercial trash bags, and VCI anti-corrosion films developed with Daubert Cromwell. BioNatur serves enterprise customers primarily in air cargo and logistics (American Airlines Cargo, Delta Cargo, United Cargo, IAG Cargo, WFS, Menzies Aviation, AGI) and is expanding into automotive, aerospace, and heavy-equipment corrosion protection. The company sells through a distribution-led model: M&G Packaging distributes across 56 US facilities (60+ year air-freight relationships), while Verpa Folie Weidhausen GmbH manufactures in central Germany for the European market, a partnership that as of October 2025 enables cost-parity pricing with conventional films.

Name

BioNatur Plastics

Legal name

BioNatur Plastics

Website

https://bionaturplastics.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioNatur Plastics manufactures anaerobic-biodegradable and recyclable polyethylene films and packaging using a proprietary organic additive. It serves enterprise air-cargo, ground-handling, and industrial (VCI corrosion-protection) customers through M&G Packaging in the US and Verpa Folie in Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biodegradable Plastic Films & Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-based Flexible Films and Sheet (extrusion/cast/blown) (IMANANAC), Biodegradable Additives & Masterbatches (pro-oxidant-free, bio-based modifiers) (IMAEAOAD)

Keywords

• Biodegradable plastic films
• Anaerobic biodegradable packaging
• Recyclable polyethylene film
• VCI anti-corrosion films
• Industrial stretch film

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Biodegradable Plastic Products: BioNatur Plastics generates revenue through the sale of its anaerobic biodegradable flexible polyethylene film products including stretch film, VCI films, centerfold bags, shrink bundling film, bubble wrap, and commercial trash bags. Products are sold through M&G Packaging distribution network and direct sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BioNatur Plastics manufactures anaerobic biodegradable and recyclable flexible polyethylene film products for industrial applications. Its portfolio includes stretch film, VCI (anti-corrosion) films, bag formats (centerfold, gusseted, flat, separated), sheeting, tubing, bubble wrap, shrink bundling film, and commercial trash bags. All products are made with a proprietary food-safe organic additive (1% load) that enables anaerobic bacteria in landfills to digest the plastic while remaining 100% recyclable where collected.

Product overview

BioNatur Plastics is a manufacturer of anaerobic biodegradable and recyclable flexible polyethylene film products. The product portfolio centers on BioNatur Stretch Film (the hero product) alongside a comprehensive range of bag formats (Centerfold Bags, Separated Bags, Gusseted Bags, Flat Bags), sheeting products (Single Wound Sheeting, Perforated Sheets, Centerfold Sheeting), tubing, VCI Anti-Corrosion Films & Bags developed through partnership with Daubert Cromwell, Bubble Wrap, and Commercial Trash Bags. All products are manufactured with a proprietary organic additive (1% load) that enables anaerobic bacteria in landfills to digest the plastic, achieving ASTM D5511 tested biodegradation of 99.7% in under 5 years, while remaining 100% recyclable where collected. Products can be manufactured 5-30% thinner than conventional plastics with better elongation and puncture resistance. Distributed by M&G Packaging with manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BioNatur Stretch Film Hero product stretch film available in pre-stretch, machine stretch, and hand stretch variants. It is 100% recyclable where collected and biodegradable in anaerobic landfill environments, offering superior elongation and puncture resistance versus standard plastic stretch films. Targeted at air cargo and logistics operators for pallet and cargo wrapping.
• VCI (Anti-Corrosion) Films & Bags with BioNatur Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor films and bags developed with Daubert Cromwell that provide corrosion protection for metal parts in manufacturing and supply chains. They target automotive, aerospace, and heavy equipment industries and combine BioNatur's anaerobic biodegradation with traditional VCI protection.
• BioNatur Bag Formats Biodegradable bag family including Centerfold Bags, Separated Bags, Gusseted Bags, Flat Bags, and Perforated Sleeves for industrial packaging applications. Each format is biodegradable in anaerobic landfill conditions within 8-12 years while remaining fully recyclable where collected.
• BioNatur Sheeting & Tubing Products Industrial packaging formats including Single Wound Sheeting in various gauges and widths, Perforated Sheets for tear/ventilation needs, Centerfold Sheeting, Tubing, and Center Slit Gusseted Tubing for wrapping and protective packaging applications.
• BioNatur Bubble Wrap Cushioning and protective packaging product used during transit of goods, offering the same anaerobic biodegradability and recyclability as other BioNatur products.
• Commercial Trash Bags Commercial-grade trash bags manufactured from BioNatur biodegradable plastic, designed to biodegrade in landfill environments within 8-12 years while maintaining functionality of traditional plastic bags.
• Shrink Bundling Film Biodegradable shrink bundling film designed for packaging and bundling applications, offering anaerobic biodegradability and recyclability comparable to other BioNatur products.
• European Biodegradable Cargo Stretch Wrap European-manufactured biodegradable stretch wrap sold at the same price as traditional non-biodegradable films, eliminating the historical premium for sustainable cargo wrap alternatives for European shippers and cargo operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.7% biodegradation in 1,697 days under ASTM D5511 testing conditions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Verpa Folie Weidhausen GmbHcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 14 October 2025Verpa Folie is the exclusive producer of BioNatur foil for M&G Packaging in Europe. Manufacturing facility in central Germany enables European production of biodegradable stretch wrap at competitive pricing.
• Daubert CromwellcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 2 June 2025Daubert Cromwell, global leader in VCI anti-corrosion packaging, licensed BioNatur technology to launch Daubert VCI Films with BioNatur - the world's first 100% biodegradable and 100% recyclable corrosion-inhibiting films. The partnership enables Daubert to offer sustainable corrosion protection while BioNatur gains market access in the industrial packaging sector.
• M&G PackagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM&G Packaging launched BioNatur Plastics product line and serves as the primary distributor across 56 facilities in the United States. M&G has over 60 years serving the air freight community and maintains facilities worldwide.
• American Airlines CargoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership launched in 2022 for biodegradable plastic products. American uses BioNatur at most US hubs, domestic stations, and Latin America locations for pallet covers, stretch wrap, and cargo operations. Partnership nearly doubled impact from 6.4 million to 12.6 million water bottle equivalents reduced in 2024.
• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWFS was the launch customer for BioNatur's biodegradable stretch wrap in North America (2021). Partnership has prevented 315 million plastic bottles or 600+ tonnes of plastic from landfill annually. WFS honored with inaugural Pioneer Award for industry leadership.
• Menzies AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMenzies Aviation, world's largest aviation services company by number of countries, switched cargo operations to BioNatur in August 2023. Transition reduces long-term plastic waste by more than 5 million water bottles each year at initial LAX, SFO, and MIA locations with plans for global rollout.
• Avianca CargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombia-based freight carrier replaced conventional plastics in pallet covers with BioNatur products as part of Sustainable CargoLab initiative. Purchased over 1,000 boxes of biodegradable plastics avoiding equivalent of 3.2 million plastic bottles in landfills.
• Delta CargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Cargo uses 100% biodegradable BioNatur Plastics stretch film and pallet covers as part of sustainability initiatives. Products featured in SkyTeam Sustainable Flight Challenge where Delta won innovation awards.
• United CargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Cargo transitioned to biodegradable plastic wrap in many warehouses as part of sustainability strategy. Aligns with parent company United Airlines' broader commitment to sustainability including SAF and electrified ground equipment.
• IAG CargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAG Cargo, cargo division of International Airlines Group, trials BioNatur stretch wrap through partnership with Verpa Folie. 15-micron thickness films save up to 15 tonnes of virgin polyethylene annually.
• Alliance Ground International (AGI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGI launched AGI Cares 2028 ESG programme converting all plastic sheeting in cargo shipping to BioNatur products. Ground handler serving multiple airlines committed to environmental responsibility and waste minimization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NatureWorks: NatureWorks (a Cargill company) produces Ingeo PLA biopolymer used in biodegradable films, fibers, and packaging, representing a directly comparable bioplastic feedstock competing with BioNatur's additive approach.
• Novamont: Novamont (Mater-Bi) manufactures biodegradable and compostable bioplastic films and compounds using renewable resources, competing directly with BioNatur in the bio-based/biodegradable flexible packaging category.
• Danimer Scientific: Danimer Scientific produces PHA-based biodegradable polymers (Nodax) for films and coatings, a direct peer in biodegradable/compostable plastic resins supplying packaging converters.
• TotalEnergies Corbion: TotalEnergies Corbion produces Luminy PLA bioplastics for packaging applications, a directly comparable supplier in the bio-based/biodegradable plastics films segment.

Emerging players

• TIPA: TIPA develops fully compostable flexible packaging films for food and retail applications, an emerging peer whose home-compostable approach overlaps with BioNatur's biodegradation positioning.

Regional players

• Plastic Suppliers Inc. Plastic Suppliers Inc. manufactures specialty plastic films and sheets for industrial and packaging applications, providing regional specialty film competition overlapping with BioNatur's stretch and sheeting lines.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Sealed Air produces protective and food packaging including stretch films and bubble wrap (products BioNatur also offers), positioning it as a broad incumbent in flexible plastic packaging.
• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging incumbent producing flexible films including sustainable options; relevant as a potential partner or competitor scaling alternative biodegradable film formats.
• BASF (Ecovio): BASF offers Ecovio, a certified compostable bioplastic for films, as part of its broad chemicals and materials portfolio, making it a broad incumbent in the biodegradable packaging space.

Others

• M&G Packaging: M&G Packaging, a 60-plus-year air freight packaging supplier and the parent distributor of BioNatur Plastics, operating 56 US facilities used to channel BioNatur's stretch film and cargo packaging products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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