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?
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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:
Temperature:
Temperature:
23degrees
30degrees
40degrees
 Time: 84 hours
 Time 84 hours
 Time 84 hours
 Humidity: 60-70%
 Humidity: 60-70%
 Humidity: 60-70%
 Does the film tear?
 Does the film tear?
 NO
 YES
(degradation has begun)
 Home Composter
 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