Bioplastic

Bio: from origin to end

Our bioplastic is a strong and flexible material made from corn starch, a renewable resource that is also 100% compostable. This makes it the ultimate sustainable alternative to traditional plastic.

Bioplastic in general

There are a lot of misunderstandings about bioplastics, which is why we would like to explain this term first. Bioplastics is an umbrella term. The word ‘bio’ in plastic can refer to the bio-origin of the material or to the biodegradable nature of the material. These are two separate aspects, however.

If the material has a bio-origin we speak of ‘bio-based’ materials. This refers to materials made from renewable resources such as starch, in our case derived from maize.

When we talk about the biological character of the material, this refers to the end of life phase of the material, i.e. its biodegradability or compostability.

Bio-based plastics are therefore not necessarily compostable and, conversely, compostable plastics are not always bio-based.

Certification

As mentioned above, our bioplastics are both bio-based and compostable, but what does compostable mean? For a packaging to be called compostable, it must comply with the European standard for compostable packaging EN13432. This standard requires that the packaging must be able to degrade at least 90% in an industrial composting facility within 12 weeks. Packaging that complies with this standard is assigned certain labels, with the OK Compost label and the Seedling label being the most common.

Our biodegradable bags and packaging, which have been extensively tested for their compostability by the inspection body TÜV Austria, comply with the standard and are certified with the OK Compost label.

More info on the certification and organic labels can be found on the page “Certificates“.

Why choose a packaging or carrier bag made of bioplastic?

Our biodegradable carrier bags and packaging are made of renewable raw materials and thus offer a sustainable alternative to increasingly scarce fossil resources.
Our biodegradable bags and packaging are 100% compostable meaning the material can be converted into quality compost.
The production process is energy-efficient which reduces CO₂ emissions. Lower CO₂ emissions lead to less greenhouse gas, which helps combat global warming.

What products can be made from bioplastic?

Bioplastic can be used to produce:

Good to know…

Our bio carrier bags have a limited shelf life. We recommend to limit their storage to a maximum of 1 year. The rate of material degradation is largely influenced by the way in which the carrier bags are stored. Our bio carrier bags are best stored at room temperature with moderate humidity. It is also recommended not to place them in direct sunlight and to keep the packing boxes closed as long as possible.

Examples of products made from bioplastic

Patch handle carrier bag ‘Fnac’
bioplastic, white coloured
Loop handle carrier bag ‘De Bib Sint-Niklaas’
bioplastic, white coloured
Mailing film ‘Pelerin’
bioplastic, transparent
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Loop handle carrier bag ‘Solidaris’
bioplastic, white coloured
Carrier bag with punched-out handle ‘Pharma’
bioplastic, white coloured
Patch handle carrier bag ‘Ecopop’
bioplastic, white coloured
Patch handle carrier bag ‘Mater-bi’
bioplastic, white coloured
Loop handle carrier bag ‘3M’
bioplastic, white coloured

Would you like a carrier bag or
packaging made of bioplastic?

We’re happy to help!

Our specialists are at your service for additional information on our various material types and will be happy to offer advice tailored to your product.