THE LÜ COMPOSTABLE FAMILY
LÜ-K
®
A kraft-style film. This minimalistic design shows off a natural texture for a raw, organic feel.
LÜ-C
®
This film has a glossy finish, giving your product a premium brand image.
Available in our standard forms:
Roll Stock
Stand Up Pouch
Side Gusset
3 Side Seal
TRULY COMPOSTABLE
According to the ASTM D6868 and D6400 standards, a film must disintegrate by at least 90% within 12 weeks to be considered compostable.
LÜ-C
®
LÜ-K
®
OUR RESULTS
Hover over any image for
real descriptions from our tests.
WEEK 0
Original LÜ-C® Film
Original LÜ-K® Film
WEEK 3
"Tears started to appear in 20% of the 10 cm x 10 cm pieces."
"After 3 weeks of composting tears were observed...pieces had already fallen apart into large test item pieces."
WEEK 4
"...pieces had fallen apart into large test item pieces (avg. size: ± 7 cm x 10 cm)."
"...pieces had fallen apart into large test item pieces (avg. size: ± 6 cm x 6 cm)."
WEEK 10
"...the average size of the test item pieces was approximately 3 cm x 4 cm."
"...pieces had significantly reduced to an average size of 2 cm x 2cm"
WEEK 12+
"At the end of the test the majority of the test material had disappeared. Only some small test item pieces could be retrieved in the different fractions."
"At the end of the test the majority of the test material had disappeared. Only some small test item pieces could be retrieved in the different fractions."
ASTM Standard
90% DISINTEGRATION
LÜ-C®
92% DISINTEGRATION
WEEK 0
LÜ-K®
94% DISINTEGRATION
WHY IT MATTERS.
Even though "biodegradable" and "compostable" products are everywhere, uncertified products can be made of materials that break down into damaging particles and are difficult to clean up. But don't worry, we've undergone testing to ensure our products meet ASTM Standards to ease your mind. LÜ composts only into good stuff.
A truly compostable plastic is defined as a plastic that undergoes biodegradation to yield carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass; leaving no visible, distinguishable, or toxic residue.
WHAT WE RECOMMEND
Is LÜ a good fit for your product? Let us help you decide.
TEXTURES
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Dry goods
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Powder
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Chunk textures
PRODUCTS
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Snacks & candy
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Coffee
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Bars
SPECS
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Shelf life 8 to 10 months
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Level of 5 - 8 pH
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Stored at less than 86ºF
WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT LÜ?
Comparing LÜ® to a 2-LAYER PLA, the most common compostable film currently on the market.
LÜ®
PLA
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
WVTR* LU-C: < 5.47 g/m^2 per day
WVTR* LU-K: < 4.97 g/m^2 per day
OTR* < 0.7 cc/m^2 per day
Reverse/Surface printing
3-layer
Compostable ink,
adhesive, and film.
WVTR* < 115 g/m^2 per day
OTR* < 315 cc/m^2 per day
Improved water and oxygen barriers means a better preserved product and extended shelf-life.
Surface printing
Higher quality imaging for premium brand presentation.
2-layer
Film durability means a better protected product delivered to the consumer.
Compostable film. Ink and adhesive dependent
on supplier.
A fully compostable package ensures its actual sustainability after disposal.
*WVTR tested using ASTM F1249 method
OTR tested using ASTM D3985 method