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Plastic Packaging and the Environment..
What are my options?
Degradable / Biodegradable films 100% Biodegradable films
(according to EN 13432) 100% Biodegradable films as above
made from renewable materials. Bioplastics
Recyclable Reusable Incinerable
Biodegradable OPP
Same performance as OPP films Degradable / Biodegradable
to ASTM D5526-94 An oil based product with an additive
to make biodegradable This product cannot claim to be
compostable as it does not complete the degradation process inside 6 months
OPP
This product offers high clarity, crisp film
Care must be taken during the storage of the film as prolonged exposure to UV light begins the degradation process
EN 13432. What is it?
Characterisation Biodegradability Disintegration Compost Quality Recognisable Product
Biodegradability
Under the action of the bacteria present in the soil, breaks down leaving basically nothing but water and carbon gas
Standards: after 90 days, 90% of carbon becomes CO2. Any residual waste will pass through a 2mm screen (0,008Inch). No negative effect on the quality of the resulting compost. (Tested with 2 plants)
Disintegration
The degradation process begins when the bags are in the condition of final use,
not in storage Degradation time depends on the
quantity of bacteria in the function of temperature, pH and humidity
Degradation Test
Temperature:
30degrees
Time 84 hours
Humidity: 60-70%
Does the film tear?
YES (degradation has begun)
Home Composter
Temperature:
23degrees
Time: 84 hours
Humidity: 60-70%
Does the film tear?
NO
Temperature:
40degrees
Time 84 hours
Humidity: 60-70%
Does the film tear? YES
(degradation has begun)
Compost
610mm below the ground surface is a constant temperature of 68 degrees. The humidity and pH are perfect for degradation. A bioplast material film will compost within 90 days
Bioplastic is the only material which can use the OKCompost Logo (from Vincotte) and "Compostable" logo (from Din Certco)
Our material is suitable for home compost and can display the OKCOMPOST HOME logo
What are Bioplastics?
Bioplastics are biodegradable biopolymers in accordance with Standard EN 13432, made from renewable raw materials, vegetable or animal
Our material is compostable in industrial and home composters and can use the OK to Compost Home logo. (Approved by Vincotte)
Renewable
Plants reproduce themselves endlessly, as long as they are provided with light, water and mineral nutrients.
Bioplastics are made from carbon present in live vegetable matter.
Making my packaging..
40 – 60% of the content is from renewable sources, blended with a
co- polyester from BASF The material can be coloured using a
100% biodegradable masterbatch The material can be printed and still
complies with EN 13432 as long as the print does not exceed 2% of the finished structure
Summary
Bioplastics are the only true 100% biodegradable films which are made from renewable sources
Biodegradable OPP offers a high clarity, crisp film