Compostable cold pack comprising an absorbant substrate loaded with water

Abstract

Compostable cold packs have a compostable film sealingly enclosing a fill material. The fill material includes a compostable or biodegradable sponge contributing 1% to 10% weight solids to the fill material, at least 90% by weight water, and a biocide, with the sponge in an expanded state as a result of absorption of the water and biocide. The compostable film comprises (1) a cellulose based film that includes a sealant film comprised of either a) polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), b) polybutylene succinate (PBS), c) un-oriented polylactic acid (PLA), d) biaxially oriented PLA (BOPLA), or (e) a cellulose wood pulp and starch blend; (2) a BOPLA based film that includes an inner sealant film comprised of either a) polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), b) polybutylene succinate (PBS), or c) un-oriented polylactic acid (PLA); or (3) a single film of heat sealable BOPLA. Methods of making the cold packs are also disclosed.

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