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MicroGREEN's "proof-of-concept" cup demonstrates the ability to thermoform deep-draw food packaging.

Food Packaging...

a hot prospect with cool benefits

Disposable food packaging is a $6.5 billion business and products made using MicroGREEN's process have a cost advantage from the start. Ovenable trays can be made with APET that match the performance of CPET and outperform microwavable products made with polypropylene at a price that is very competitive. Additional benefits of cups, trays and clamshells made with expanded APET follow.

• Easier to hold with hot liquids — Outstanding insulating capabilities keep hot or cold away from your fingers... as good as "double-cup" paper hot cups.
• Retains true food flavor — smooth solid surface provides a great barrier to prevent liquid leakage or transfer of off-flavors to food contents.
• Stands up to cutlery — process naturally forms a solid outer layer that is cut and puncture resistant.
• Won't crack and spill its contents — the material is flexible and will not break like  conventional "foam" cups and clamshells.
• Attractive — high gloss surfaces give the package crisp and clean appearance on the inside, while the outside is perfect printing sharp, full-coverage, 4-color graphics (with your logo!)
• Suitable for cooking and warming (oven or microwave) — high heat tolerance enables the packaging to withstand temperatures up to 400( F. for 30 minutes.
• Seamless — less chance for leaks between cap and cup.