The future
of our planet depends
on SUSTAINABILITY
As part of the Isolago and Componit group, COMPOSTAR was founded in order to respond to the current challenges that are in constant change on the markets. We are experts in producing and supply solutions of innovative bioplastic materials and that are oriented to a specific application.
With a vast experience in R&D, the COMPOSTAR vision goes trough the path of being your strategic business partner in producing and supplying solution for bioplastics and oriented to the final application.
What are BIOPLASTICS
Bioplastic materials have properties similar to those of conventional plastics and can be warehoused in a comparable manner and processed on conventional plastics machines.
Biodegradable polymers can degrade in different environments, such as industrial composting, home composting, soil and water.
They are tested by independent certification bodies; amongst the most important of these are TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, DIN CERTCO in Germany and BPI in North America. Industrially compostable plastics or products which are certified to EN 13432 are permitted to bear the Seedling® label from the European Bioplastics e.V. (https:// www.european-bioplastics.org/).
BIOPLASTICS ARE BIODEGRADABLE AND/OR BIOBASED MATERIALS.
BIOBASED POLYMERS ARE PRODUCED USING RENEWABLE RESOURCES.
Why the hype?
1. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Society´s interest in environmental awareness continues to grow and with it the demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly products. In response, many shops and supermarkets have stopped giving away plastic bags for free.
2. CHANGES TO THE LAW
Legal requirements such as such as single use plastic (SUP) ban in a number of countries have led to an increased demand for environmentally-friendly solutions.
3. PRODUCT FEATURE
Biodegradability is becoming an increasingly popular and beneficial product feature, for example, plants and flowers planted in pots that can be placed straight into the soil to biodegrade naturally.
4. WASTE REDUCTION
The growing use of bioplastic helps to reduce the amount of waste produced, which in turn has a positive effect on the environment.
Standards & Certifications
At a certain point, the question comes off to know what would happen when it reaches its final cycle. In the case of the bioplastics, there are various scenarios of an end-of-life option. One of them is the biologic degradability in different environments, like an industrial composting facility, home compostability, on the soil and even in fresh and marine water.
The different certification institutes are responsible for the measurement of the biodegradation and/or the biological base percent and confirm it by the attribution of the testing brand.
This aspect provides transparency to the market and serves as orientation for the clients and their consumers. The most importante certification entities in Europe are TÜV Austria Belgium (Belgium) and DINCertco (Germany). In North America, the entity is called BPI (https://bpiworld.org/).
NO PRODUCT IS MADE TO LAST FOREVER.
Why should we use biodegradable materials and from a biological source?
Waste management is a serious challenge for humanity. To achieve a sustainable future, solutions must be developed that help reduce our dependence on fossil resources while improving the carbon footprint of products such as packaging materials.
Bioplastics make it possible to develop innovative solutions and alternatives to conventional plastics. In addition, bio-based plastics reduce dependence on fossil resources while improving a product’s carbon footprint.
Biodegradable materials allow for better end-of-life scenarios. This can lessen the burden on our current waste systems and also on the environment.
The packaging industry is currently the biggest user of bioplastics, but there are many other possible applications and consumers are increasingly interested in alternative biological solutions