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Biodegradable plastics, often seen as a promising solution to the problem of plastic pollution, have garnered attention for their ability to break down naturally, offering a potential for a reduced environmental footprint compared to standard plastics. In our latest article, we answer frequently asked questions, providing a deeper insight into the environmental advantages and considerations of biodegradable plastics. https://lnkd.in/gtYnT2EP

Contrary to common misconceptions, biodegradable plastics can be a sustainable choice that addresses many environmental concerns associated with traditional plastics. Coollid Corp’s Eco Coollid-Bio™ products demonstrate how biodegradable plastics can be an effective solution to plastic waste issues, as they are specifically engineered to break down in standard landfill conditions rather than requiring specialized composting facilities. Unlike many traditional plastics that persist in the environment for centuries, biodegradable plastics like Coollid-Bio are designed to decompose within a few years, even in natural environments like landfills and oceans. This reduces the long-term environmental impact and the accumulation of plastics that harm ecosystems and wildlife. Eco Coollid-Bio™ products use a unique organic compound that accelerates the biodegradation process in active landfills, meaning they don’t just fragment into microplastics but instead fully decompose, avoiding many of the issues that can arise from partially biodegradable plastics. Additionally, Coollid-Bio products are more accessible for businesses, as they do not require any special disposal methods. The ability to decompose in regular landfill environments makes them practical for widespread use without necessitating changes in disposal infrastructure. This key distinction also makes Coollid-Bio products more versatile compared to compostable plastics, which need commercial composting facilities to break down effectively—a requirement that can limit their environmental benefits when they end up in standard landfills. Furthermore, Coollid Corp’s direct-to-customer approach means Eco Coollid-Bio™ products are competitively priced, debunking the myth that biodegradable options are prohibitively expensive. This allows businesses to adopt sustainable practices without a significant cost increase, supporting both environmental responsibility and financial practicality. In summary, biodegradable plastics, particularly those designed by Coollid Corp, provide a solution that combines sustainability, accessibility, and affordability. By choosing products like Eco Coollid-Bio™, businesses and consumers can reduce their environmental footprint in a realistic, impactful way.

Coollid-Bio's biodegradable plastic bags are designed with a unique organic compound that makes them fully biodegradable in both landfill and marine environments. Unlike traditional plastics, which can take hundreds of years to break down, Coollid-Bio bags degrade within a shorter period—around 1100 days or just under 4 years. This is achieved through the incorporation of their patented Eco Coollid-Bio™ compound, which accelerates the natural biodegradation process in active landfills without the need for commercial composting facilities. The key advantage of Coollid-Bio bags over other biodegradable or compostable products is their ability to degrade naturally in everyday disposal scenarios, such as in a standard trash bin. This contrasts with many compostable products, which require specific conditions in industrial composting facilities to break down properly. Coollid's bags are designed to break down in typical landfill conditions, making them a more practical and accessible option for reducing plastic waste. In summary, Coollid-Bio bags do biodegrade as advertised, but it's important to note that the 1100-day breakdown time depends on the environmental conditions in which they are disposed of. Their versatility in degrading in both landfills and marine environments makes them a significant step towards reducing plastic waste. www.coollid.com

Landfill-biodegradable plastics can cover the limitations of compostable products. The lid is coming off the idea that compostable materials wil solve our plastic problems. There are many problems still with Commercial and Home compost and it is becoming clear that (in addition to the need to using a lot less plastic!) we need alternate materials that can perform as needed. Though not a full solution either, Landfill biodegradable does offer some advantages at the current time. (They are still made of fossil fuels). They are recyclable. A big factor for the future. They can contain recycled material another big factor for the future circular economy. They have no shelf-life issues. They biodegrade in landfills (albeit at a slower rate) which is where most plastic ends up. They do not require any special sorting, special collection facilities or special plant to biodegrade in, saving $billions in infrastructure requirements.

🌿 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬🌿 As we strive for a more sustainable world, the packaging industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards biodegradable and compostable materials. These eco-friendly alternatives are not only reducing waste but also helping preserve our planet for future generations. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠? 🌍 Environmental Impact: Significantly reduces landfill waste and carbon footprint. 💧 Resource Efficiency: Made from renewable resources, decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. 🔄 End-of-Life Benefits: Easily decompose, returning valuable nutrients to the soil. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 📦 Plant-Based Plastics: Derived from corn, sugarcane, and other plants, offering the durability of traditional plastics without the environmental toll. 🍃 Starch-Based Materials: Utilizing potato, tapioca, and other starches for flexible, compostable packaging solutions. 🪴 Cellulose Films: Made from wood pulp, providing a clear, strong, and compostable alternative to plastic films. Join the movement towards a sustainable packaging future. Embrace biodegradable and compostable materials and be part of the solution to our global waste crisis. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gUFx2Qzx #sustainablepackaging #biodegradable #compostable #ecofriendly #greenpackaging #FutureofPackaging #InnovationInAction #environmentalimpact #sustainability #zerowaste

The lid is coming off the idea that compostable materials will solve our plastic problems. There are still many issues with both commercial and home composting, and it is becoming clear that, in addition to needing to use a lot less plastic, we need alternate materials that can perform as needed. Landfill-biodegradable plastics can address the limitations of compostable products. Though not a full solution either (they are still made of fossil fuels), landfill-biodegradable plastics offer several advantages at the current time: 1. Recyclable: These plastics can be recycled with mainstream soft plastics, a critical factor for the future. 2. Contain Recycled Material: They can incorporate post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastic, supporting a circular economy. 3. No Shelf-Life Issues: Unlike home compostable plastics, they have no shelf-life limitations. 4. Biodegrade in Landfills (albeit slower than compostable standard times): These plastics biodegrade where most plastic waste ends up—landfills—without requiring special sorting, transport, or biodegradation facilities, saving billions in infrastructure costs. 5. Energy Capture: Landfill-biodegradable plastics produce biogas as they break down in landfills. This gas is being captured by most landfills and used as energy, reducing the need for coal-based energy. Landfill-biodegradable plastics provide a practical, immediate step towards preventing conventional plastic from ending up in landfills. Let’s continue to innovate and adapt for a more sustainable future. https://buff.ly/3UXHda3 #Compostable #Biodegradable #BiodegradablePlastic #LandfillBiodegradable #PlasticWaste

Often heavily contaminated, with high humidity levels and strong smell: 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. The 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 Ambiente SA 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 and produces high-quality deodorized regranulate from washed agricultural films and detergent bottles on a 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝟭𝟲𝟱 𝗖-𝗩𝗔𝗖 recycling line with the aim of keeping more plastic products in a closed loop. More: https://lnkd.in/d73jZFXk #RecyclingExperts #Sustainability #JoinUs #Starlinger #RecyclingInnovation #sustainability #Sustainability #InnovationInRecycling #SustainableInnovation #MakeAnImpact #SustainableSolutions #InnovationInPackaging #Starlinger #plasticsolutions #Sustainability #Innovation #Starlinger2024 #InnovationInPlastics #recycling #circulareconomy #circularpackaging #technology #greentech #plastic #plastics #packaging #sustainablepackaging #plasticsrecycling #portugal Ambiente SA #ambiente-sa

Microplastics are a concern when it comes to the environment and is also a topic of discussion in the compostables industry. A claim is that when certified compostable plastics are included as feedstock in an industrial compost facility, they introduce microplastics into the stream and contaminate the finished product. Third-party certification bodies like the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) provide thorough testing to ensure that compostable food service packaging fully biodegrades as opposed to simply breaking into smaller and smaller pieces like microplastics. Additionally, two well-researched studies have concluded that certified compostable plastics completely biodegrade in an industrial compost facility environment and don’t leave behind any traces of microplastics nor introduce microplastics into the batch. One study concluded that the most common [pollutants] were PE, PS, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and acrylic p­olymers in that order of abundance. It must be noted that certified compostable plastics were completely absent from this list of pollutants. The other study concluded that incorporating compostable materials with biowaste (food waste, leftovers from meals, etc.) had no impact on the composting process. Study after study reinforces the fact that certified compostable packaging serves to increase the diversion of organics and food waste from landfills to compost facilities. All while making no negative impact on the nutrient-dense compost product in and effort to improve the circular economy our planet depends on. To read the studies in full, click here: https://lnkd.in/gcbE5E8m https://lnkd.in/gS28qKQs #microplastics #compostableplastics #compostablepackaging #compost #wasteless #zerowaste #sustainable #regenerative #circulareconomy

Plastics are an environmental problem increasingly making its way into the consciousness of investors and consumers. Two recent studies highlight the issue. A recent paper from Nature Medicine noted that in 2019 353 million tons of plastic waste was produced. This number is expected to triple by 2060. Only about 10 – 15% of plastics are recycled around the world. More than 10,000 chemicals are present in plastics, including carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. Plastics are now found in our blood, our organs, and even in the rain. A second study, by the Minderoo Foundation, shows that 20 companies are responsible for 55% of the world’s plastic production. The names of the companies on this list aren’t a surprise. Forward-thinking companies are already trying to get ahead of the issue, switching to alternative alternatives such as biodegradable materials such as plant-based plastics when possible.  Consumer and investor attention to the plastic pollution issue isn’t likely to go away. Policymakers may move to a more Swedish model. About 60% of the world’s waste ends up in landfills. In Sweden, that number is about 1%. The government and the people of Sweden made sustainability a priority, though not all of the treatment of waste is clean. One of the most important parts of the process was passing laws that made producers responsible for the costs associated with the collection and disposal of the goods they sell. What do you think we are headed with policy, investment, and consumer sentiment around plastics? #plastics

Navigating the bioplastic landscape: While the term suggests eco-friendliness, the reality is more complex. Bioplastics, often misunderstood as inherently biodegradable, pose challenges. Their disposal demands industrial composting conditions, not readily available in nature. Without proper systems, bioplastics may break down into microplastics, exacerbating environmental concerns. Instead, let's champion innovative recycling solutions over single-use materials for a truly sustainable future. 🌱💚 #Sustainability #BioplasticReality #RecyclingInnovation