Why are switching to cornstarch/PLA biodegradable bags?
Every evening, as the sunset paints the sky in hues of amber and twilight, we clip on our furry companions’ leashes and embark on that familiar neighborhood ritual. The moment comes—as inevitable as the setting sun—when we reach into our pockets for those trusty pet waste bags. In that brief pause, as the plastic rustles […]
Biodegradable bags: Reshaping the future of life and industry
In this era surrounded by plastics, each of us is a consumer of plastic products, and may also become a victim of plastic pollution. According to statistics, more than 1 million plastic bags are used every minute in the world, and less than one tenth of them will be recycled. These discarded plastics are changing […]
Biodegradable PLA/PBAT: PBAT Firms’ Global Edge
Interpretation of the New Regulation: Five Key Changes in EN13432-2024 The new EN13432 standard, which is scheduled for formal implementation by the European Commission in June 2024, introduces a series of more stringent requirements specifically targeting PLA/PBAT materials. According to statistics released by TÜV Süd, the certification pass rate in the first month following […]
OK Compost HOME Certified: 10 Biodegradable Bag Products for 2024
As environmental awareness grows, more and more consumers are choosing compostable products to reduce plastic pollution. However, not all products labeled as “biodegradable” are suitable for home composting, and the OK Compost certification (issued by TÜV Austria) is an internationally recognized standard for composting that ensures the product will decompose completely under natural conditions without […]
Price war! PBAT raw material price has fallen below $1,500/ton!
As of July 2024, the global average spot price of PBAT (polybutylene adipate/terephthalate) was quoted at $1,480/tonne, plummeting 32% from the beginning of the year, and breaking through the psychological barrier of $1,500 for the first time. This price has been close to the industry average cost line of $1,350/ton, marking the biodegradable materials industry […]
Biodegradable Materials ‘Green Scam’? Experts Expose the Truth
By 2024, the global biodegradable materials market will exceed $15 billion, but along with it is the growing “pseudo-biodegradable” mess. According to the latest report of Break Free From Plastic, an international environmental protection organization, more than 60% of the products labeled as “biodegradable” are actually unable to decompose completely in the natural environment. Chaos […]
PBAT/Starch Blend Cuts Degradation to 80 Days
2024 In August, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with Jinfa Science & Technology (JST), published the latest research results in Nature Sustainability, announcing that through molecular interfacial engineering technology, it has shortened the degradation cycle of industrial composting of PBAT/starch composites from the conventional 180 days to 80 days, […]
How PLA/PBAT Firms Adapt to New EN13432 Rules？
The recent implementation of stricter EN13432 certification standards in the European Union has presented significant challenges for PLA/PBAT biodegradable material manufacturers. Key updates include increasing the required biodegradation rate from 90% to 95%, tightening heavy metal limits by 50%, and mandating 90% disintegration within 12 weeks. To meet these rigorous standards, manufacturers are implementing comprehensive […]
New Catalyst Unlocks 50% Faster PBAT Degradation: Tsinghua Study
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Tsinghua University have developed a novel catalyst that significantly accelerates the biodegradation of PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate), a widely used biodegradable plastic. This breakthrough addresses one of the major limitations of PBAT—its relatively slow degradation rate under natural conditions—and could revolutionize the biodegradable plastics industry. […]
How to Boost Your Brand’s ESG Score with Compostable Packaging？
Why is it important to improve ESG scores with compostable packaging? In recent years, ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) has become a core indicator of global corporate competitiveness. Consumers, investors and regulators are paying close attention to the sustainable performance of companies, and packaging waste is one of the key factors affecting ESG scores. […]
