Breda, the Netherlands - (March 1, 2006) – Zip-Pak, the world leader in resealable packaging technology, introduces a degradable zipper suitable for both food and non-food applications. The Degradable™ zipper allows film and bag converters to produce environmentally-friendly packaging which offers the added convenience of a press-to-close zipper for easy storage. Brand owners now have the option to specify zippered degradable packaging for food products such as produce, nuts, breads and cheeses as well as for non-food applications related to cosmetics, gardening, agriculture and camping. Zip-Pak’s degradable zipper is manufactured using a proprietary blend of pro-oxidant catalysts and the company’s standard polyethylene copolymer. The zipper is capable of breaking down through physical or biological processes such as heat, moisture, UV light, or microorganisms. The additive that enables this process is FDA approved, making the zipper ideal for some food applications.