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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