Decomposition-time? Our new Bio Products are decomposing within a period of 18-36 months from the time of production. In this period, the bags uphold their qualities as: strength, flexibility, quality of print and approval for containing foods.
Exactly what causes the decomposing of the plastic? The British company Symphony Environmental Ltd has developed a new additive called d2W®, which we apply to our PE LD plastic when manufacturing.
How does d2w® work? The decomposition of the plastic has two stages. The additive d2w® initiates a break-down of the carbon contents in the plastic after the product has been manufactured. This deminishes the moneculair weight - & happens without the need of a microbiological environment like the one in - for instance a pile of compost. This decomposition takes place day or night, in light or in darkness, on dryland or in water.
As soon as this carbon-breakdown has reached a certain level, the second stage initiates, which is the actual Bio decompositional part of the process. Due to the breakdown of the carbon contents into small, short chains, microorganisms are now able to devour the remaining part of the plastic. This happens with no creation of Methane and leaves no harmful remains in nature.
Is d2w® tested and approved? The additive d2w® has been subject to comprehensive analysis and testing at - amongst others - RAPRA Technology which is a leading European independent researchinstitute. It is approved and certified for use with foods and it meets the requirements of EU directive 2002/72 and also US FDA chapter 21.
The additive has been in use since 2004 and is used in more than 50 countries across the World today, in supermarkets, hotel chains a.o.
Are there any demands for storage conditions? Products which has been applied with the additive d2w® should be stored in closed cartons or in dark film - and preferebly in an environment, where temperature does not exceed 30 degrees centigrade.
