It’s been a minute! Here are 3 photos from our home compost trial. Taken at week 0 (late june), week 2 and week 18. The featured sample comprises of Bambax’s patent pending extended shelf life membrane and a food contact PHA layer derived from bacteria. We struggled with moisture content rising in the damp winter months becoming anaerobic. To mitigate this we supplemented the compost with an additional carbon source to balance out the nitrogen content, fuel the microbes bringing the heat and help aerate the pile. Shredded/scrunched paper bags from the supermarket worked well. International standards for home compost are 6 month biodegradation, rendering our technology in a flexible packaging application a solid pass. Given the challenging conditions the time of year the study was conducted, and lack of monitoring whilst overseas on another project, we are happy with the result. However, we know what our product is truly capable of in adequate conditions. Bambax is a technology provider, enabling bioplastics, seaweed, alginate and other derivatives to achieve extended shelf life in a cost effective manner without the use of adhesives or metals. Improving food safety and soil biodiversity loss while replacing fossil fuel based plastics. #MadeToDegrade #CircularBioEconomy #Biodiversity
About us
Biotechnology enabling a circular bio economy. Bambax develops unique biochemistry enabling existing materials to tap into new markets.
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www.bambax.co.nz
External link for BAMBAX
- Industry
- Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Christchurch
- Type
- Privately Held
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Christchurch, NZ