BASF Expands ecovio® Portfolio With New Compostable Barrier Solutions for Flexible Packaging

BASF SE has introduced new grades within its ecovio® portfolio, expanding its offering of certified compostable materials for flexible packaging applications with enhanced barrier performance and recycling options.

The updated ecovio® range is designed to address increasing demand for sustainable packaging in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), including food and beverages, personal care, healthcare products, and pet food. The materials provide adjustable mono- or multi-layer barriers against grease, liquids, oxygen, and moisture, while remaining compatible with existing manufacturing processes.

According to BASF, the new grades can be used across various processing technologies such as extrusion coating, film and sheet extrusion, and lamination using extrusion, adhesives, or heat. The portfolio enables the production of both paper- and plastic-based packaging structures, allowing manufacturers to tailor barrier performance and end-of-life options, including organic recycling or paper recycling, depending on application and regulatory requirements.

The company stated that the materials are certified home-compostable and can be combined to create different barrier configurations. The ecovio® grades also support the development of ultra-thin biaxially stretched films, offering good mechanical strength and high transparency for food-contact applications.

BASF highlighted that paper-based packaging using ecovio® can be recycled in existing paper streams or composted when contaminated with food waste. Flexible plastic packaging made from the material can be composted in industrial or home settings without generating persistent microplastics. Depending on the grade, ecovio® is available with bio-based content of up to 80% or as biomass-balanced material.

The company will present the expanded portfolio at the Interpack 2026 trade fair, taking place from May 7 to 13 in Düsseldorf, Germany.