Ingeo Flies High

KLM is the first airline to introduce the environmentally friendly Bio-Cup made
with Ingeo natural plastic coating
MINNETONKA, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has become the first global carrier to switch from
using conventional oil-based polystyrene coffee and tea cups to paper ones made
with Ingeo coating. Initially introduced at the beginning of November 2008,
these cups are now being used as the responsible alternative across the whole
KLM fleet. Ingeo natural plastic is made from plants, not oil.

The Bio-Cup initiative is one of many that KLM has taken to reach its goal to
become the airline with the best sustainability practices in the world. "The
introduction of the Bio-Cups on board fits in perfectly with our sustainability
policy. Our staff on board are also enthusiastic as the cups are not only
environmentally friendly, but also easy to store and have a good design as
well," said Bart Vos, Executive Vice President, In-flight Services of KLM.

This Bio-Cup is the result of a partnership between KLM, Moonen Packaging, and
NatureWorks LLC. The decision to use Ingeo biopolymer was made for both
practical and environmental benefits. The main structure of the cup has a
natural paper base. The Ingeo nature plastic coating provides excellent moisture
barrier properties and grease resistance. The Bio-Cups are also lighter yet
rigid, so they pack and store better in flight than traditional foam cups.

Moonen Packaging, a specialist in development, marketing, and distribution of
innovative service ware solutions, also supplies Ingeo coated cups to media
companies, coffee retailers, and others.

"NatureWorks is pleased with the good relationship we have built with KLM and
the fact they are the world`s first airline to use the Ingeo coated Bio-Cup for
on board catering," said Mark Vergauwen, European Manager NatureWorks BV.

Ingeo is derived entirely from annually renewable plant resources. Compared to a
traditional plastic such as PET, Ingeo uses 56 percent less non-renewable energy
and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 77 percent. The Bio-Cup can be composted
in controlled industrial systems where available locally. For more information
about Ingeo, visit www.natureworksllc.com.

About NatureWorks
NatureWorks LLC is a company dedicated to meeting the world`s needs today
without compromising the earth`s ability to meet the needs of tomorrow.
NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer a family of commercially available
low carbon footprint Ingeo biopolymers derived from 100 percent annually
renewable resources with performance and economics that compete with oil-based
plastics and fibers. www.natureworksllc.com

Ingeo and the Ingeo logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NatureWorks
LLC in the USA and other countries.

For Editorial Information and meetings at NEP, contact:
NatureWorks LLC
Steve Davies, +1-952-742-0630
steve_davies@natureworksllc.com

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