Mater-Bi tableware by Huhtamaki is rigid and safe, very functional and perfect for every use. It is suitable for contact with hot food (up to a maximum of 70°C for half an hour) and its shape and thickness place it at the top end of its market.
Huhtamaki has received certification from the Belgian authority AIB Vincotte for its cutlery made of Mater-Bi. The certification verifies that in accordance with the European norm EN13432, the cutlery turns into compost in 90 days when correctly treated in industrial composting facilities.
Naturally Iowa offers foodservice and institutional customers a composting solution for its PLA beverage bottles.
VIBA Laboratories have developed some innovative masterbatches based on bio-polymers.
Bioplastics are welcomed as new members of the plastics family, adding new features to the diverse spectrum of plastics materials - informs PlasticsEurope.
UK specialist in anti-microbial additives Wells Plastics and Canada`s Planet Green Bottle Corp (PGBC) have co-operated to develop technology that renders PET bottles oxo-biodegradable. Triggered with exposure to oxygen, heat and UV light, oxo-biodegradability is said to ensure long shelf life before the degradation commences.
