Biodegradable Packaging Products

Degradation Abilities

FilmFilm Recyclable

Litter LandfillBackyardCompost Water

CommercialCompost

TekPak

OXO Bio

PLA

FilmFilm 6 HrsSunlight

OxygenAeration Heat Pressure Moisture

MicrobialContact

TekPak

OXO Bio

PLA

Criteria for Degradation

The benefits and simplicity of TekPak Films are obvious

Yes, It’s Really BiodegradableYes, It’s Really Biodegradable

6-JAN-97Day 1

21-FEB-97Day 47

15-MAY-97Day 130

13-AUG-97Day 219

16-JUN-98Day 537

Bag ComparisonBag Comparison

1,000 Bag 1,000 Bag EquivalentEquivalent

Energy Energy (MJ)(MJ)

Fuel Fuel (Kg)(Kg)

Solid Solid Waste Waste

(Kg)(Kg)

GHG GHG Tons Tons

COCO22

Water Water (Gal.)(Gal.)

PaperPaper 2,6222,622 23.223.2 33.933.9 0.080.08 1,0041,004

PLAPLA 2,0702,070 41.541.5 19.219.2 0.180.18 1,0171,017

BIO PolyBIO Poly 763763 14.914.9 7.07.0 0.040.04 5858

Bio ProductsBio Products

Polyethylene – Cast, Blown, CoexPolyethylene – Cast, Blown, Coex Polypropylene – Blown, Coex, Biax, MetalizedPolypropylene – Blown, Coex, Biax, Metalized Coex – PP/PE – Plain or MetalizedCoex – PP/PE – Plain or Metalized Polyester – Film, Thermoform, Bottles, Trays Polyester – Film, Thermoform, Bottles, Trays

– – Clear or MetalizedClear or Metalized Nylon - Polystyrene - ZippersNylon - Polystyrene - Zippers

Degradation Time FramesDegradation Time Frames(1.0 mil Polyethylene) in Florida(1.0 mil Polyethylene) in Florida

Shelf - IndefiniteShelf - Indefinite Compost - Commercial – 9 mths Compost - Commercial – 9 mths

Backyard – 1 yearBackyard – 1 year Landfill - Aerobic – 2 yrs, Anaerobic – 5 yrsLandfill - Aerobic – 2 yrs, Anaerobic – 5 yrs Water - 10 yearsWater - 10 years

TekPak StandardsTekPak Standards

Materials using this additive have been tested conforming to the following standards and have been backed up with extensive independent testing.

ASTM D 5338/98

CEN 261085

ASTM D 5209/91

ISO 14855

ASTM D 5511