Abstract: Various forms of sealing members are described along with the laminates from which the sealing members are formed. In some forms, the sealing members may generally be formed from materials that may be compostable. In some forms, the sealing members are substantially free of plastic materials. In one form, the sealing members do not include any metal foil layers such as would traditionally be included in induction heated seals. Instead, the seals may be applied in other manners, such as using ultrasonic sealing, conduction heating, pressure sensitive adhesives, and the like.

Abstract: A packaging film including an upper tab layer intermittently bonded to layers below it along a machine or longitudinal direction and suitable for forming a transverse easy opening feature in a formed package.