Workshop CROATIA 2009 With the support of the European Commission.

Workshop CROATIA 2009

With the support of the European Commission


Introduction1. Commitment2. Why biodegradable and compostable

products?3. European standards4. Denico Product Range

1.Fibres2.Bioplastics

5. Conclusion


1. CommitmentOur target Replacement of conventional (packaging)products

through environment friendly ones

Our task Promotion and implementation of biodegradable

and compostable (packaging)products made from renewable resources

Insure our leading market position through constant efforts on development and improvements


2. Why biodegradable and compostable products?

Economical argumentsWorldwide use : 240 million tonnes of plasticEurope uses yearly : 50 million tonnes of

plastic ( demand still increasing)Volatile oil price $40 $ 120 / barrelOil shortage by 2020


Use of Plastic in Europe (EU)


Use of Plastic in Belgium ( 2006)

99,8%

38,5%

89,1%

93,2% 63,8%

2,8%

0

100.000

200.000

300.000

400.000

500.000

600.000

700.000

Tonnes

Glass Plastic Paper/CardBoard

Metal Wood Other

Material

Recycled %

Total ( Tonnes)


Environmental arguments

Environment protection - CO²

Kyoto AgreementGreenhouse effect

Melting of the polesGrowing landfill sitePlastic responsible for death of several

animals


European Commission (EC)Environmental Agreements (EA)

Sustainable developmentNo legislative actionTackle environmental problemsMotivation for new EA : “Report Industry’s

Council 2002” : “Building on the Current Situation And Future

Prospects of EU Industry Using Renewable Raw Materials (RRM)”


3. European Standards

European Commission

Consortium of companies producing polymers

Unilateral Industry Self-commitment

Determine European standards on composting of

packaging (EN 13432)

Environmental Agreements (EA) –

Voluntary agreements


Unilateral industry self-commitment

Self-commitment consortium of companies to :1. Encourage development of biodegradable

and compostable polymers2. Open new avenues for waste management

and recycling


Renewable Raw Material (RRM)CornPotatoPalm leefSugarcaneBamboo….

Procuring final product advantages in terms of environmental impact :Reduction of fossil resourcesReduction CO² emissions


Area of action

EA focus on sector 1 & 2 – if successful – stimulation for other sectors too.


Proposed actionEN 13432

• Biodegredability• Compostability

Certification• Biodegredability OK Compost • Compostability OK Compost

HomeLabel

International organizations



European standard (EN 13432)= Requirements for packaging recoverable

through composting and biodegradation incorporates definitions of biodegradability

and compostability

European standard (EN 13432)Test Methods are based on biodegradability

and compostability obtained by “Industrial Composting”


Testing MethodsSTEP 1Testing through accredited

institutes


STEP 2Certification through

independant certification body


Definition for “Biodegradable” :“ A material or product is called biodegradable

under specific environmental conditions if it is able to undergo within a given time a certian degradation process that is caused by biological activity and can be measured by a standarised test method.”


OK CompostTemperature : 50 - 60 °CBiodegradation : after 6 weeks 90 %Desintegration : after 12 weeks 90 %,

2 mmEcotoxicity


Definition for “Compostable” :“ For a material to be called compostable is has

to be biodegradable and disintegrate in a composting system in such a way that this disintegration occurs during the period of end-use of the compost”


OK Compost HOMETemperature : 20 - 23 °CBiodegradation: after 9 weeks 90

%Desintegration : after 16 weeks 90

%, 2 mmEcotoxicity


CertificationBelgian approved laboratory => Organic Waste System –

Ghent

Step 1 : Verification of the compostability of the materials by approved test laboraties in accordance with test methods described in EN 13432.

Step 2 : Certification expert committee

AIB Vinçotte (Belgium): - OK Compost- OK Compost HOME

DinCertco (Germany) - Compostable

Worldwide logo’s



Biodegradation after 1 – 2 – 4 weeks


Labelling

Validity certificate : 5 years


Objectives and advantages of product labeling :Product identification by the

users/consumersProduct quality assurance (EN 13432

criteria)Facilitating proper sorting in waste collection

and recovery

Belgian BioPackagingNon profit organisation to stimulate

legislation on BCP’s in Belgium

- Promoting home composting- Unique European logo- Open the green waste bin for

biodegradable packaging



4. Denico product range

Renewable Raw Materials

Fibers Bioplastics

SugarcaneBamboo

Palm Leef…

Starch (Materbi)PLA

Cellulose…

Production Sugarcane => Bagasse


Pulp Moulding Technique


Fibers


Bamboo Palm leef

Coloured sugarcane

Other Fiber products


Biodegradation Fibres100 % Biodegradable & Home compostable

Before composting After 4 weeks of incubation After 8 weeks of incubation


Properties FibresFood Contact ApprovedFlexible shapes & sizeSuitable for thermal applications

Microwave/oven + 225°CFreezer - 20°C Water + 100 °COil + 150 °C

Acid resistance – no discolorationHACCP – ISO – SGS – FDA

Definition Bioplastics= environmentally friendly plastics processed by plastic

processing technologies :Film extrusion => flow packThermoforming => Food containersBlow moulding => bottlesFibres => clothingAnd that are :1. Biodegradable or/and compostable according to relevant

standards2. Based (at least in parts) on renewable raw materials

(RRM)


Relevant standards : EN13432, EN114995, ISO 17088, ASTM D-6400



Green waste bags

Shopping/carrier bags

Dog waste bags

Starch-based ( Materbi®) films and bioplastics

Wrapping film

Waste bags

Width mm

Length mm

Ticknessmicron

350 420 13

420 420 13

450 500 15

500 700 18

700 1100 20

950 1200 22

Standard sizes


Shopping bags


Standard sizes or custom-madeDifferent thicknesses


BiofilmShould not be removed after harvestDegrades completelyNo residues in the soilCan be applied with existing machineryHuge savings on labour cost

Biodegradation


100 % Home compostable


Applications - starchAdvantages:

Abundantly availablePrintableHome compostable (bags to 120 µm : 10 to 45

days )Gasbarrier: - low CO2 permeability

- high (water)vapour permeability

Our bag complies with EU requirements for packaging in the food industry

Our bag "breathes" and reduces the weight of its contents by up to 25% in five days.

Air-Cushioning / Loose fillOptimum protection for your

product Loose Fill :

made from vegetable starch 100% biodegradable 100 %water soluble


Cutlery100% biodegradableMade of PLA/Starch

blendsBetter rigidity than

plastic cutleryHeat resistance up to 85

°C



PLA film and bioplastics


Production PLA resin ( Polylactic Acid)


Application - PLA

PLA (Poly Lactic Acid)(sheet)extrusion:

Film extrusion -> flow packThermoforming -> Food containersBlow moulding -> bottlesFibres -> clothing


Properties - PLA100 % BiodegradableIndustrial compostable (50°C - 65 °C)PrintableHigh StiffnessTensile strengthHigher transparency than conventional plastic Chemical resistance against greases, fats and oils Excellent barrier ( aroma / flavour)High water vapour transmission rateFDA approval for Food Contact


Applications - PLADisadvantages:

Not “Home Compostable => industrial composting facility

Low temperature resistance (0°C - 40°C) => solved with “blends” of other RRM ( starch, cellulose,…)


Material Properties

Apet Mapet1

CPET

1

CO-PP(Co-Polymer)5

Ho-PP(Homo-Polymer)5

PS

6

PLA

7

Min. Temperature - 40°C* - 40°C* - 40°C* + 2°C* - 40°C*² 0°C*

Max. Temperature + 70°C + 220°C + 121°C** + 121°C + 85°C + 40°C

Sealing with film + + + + + +

Sealing with board + + + + + +

Fat resistant + + + + + +

Transparent + - + by contact

+ + by contact

+

Many colour variants + + + + + -

Density 1.35 1.35 0.91 0.91 1.05 1.25

Material rigidity 2,200N/mm²

2,900N/mm²

1,350N/mm²

1,700N/mm²

1,900-2,500N/mm²

3,500N/mm²

* Handle with care at low temperatures

** Some colours have a maximum temperature limit of + 40°C

² Clear PS withstands only -20°C

PLA cups100 % BiodegradableCold drinks & smoothies

( up to 40 °C)Easy printableAll sizes available from

2 oz (60 ml) – 20 oz (600 ml)

Suitable flat & Dome lidsStraws (transparent or

coloured)

Other PLA productsAvailable in all sizes

and shapesSalad bowlsFood packagingEgg boxesSandwich wedgesWrapping film


BiocupsSuitable for drinks to 80° C Heat resistant biodegradable lid (75 °

C)Made using laminated cellulose or

from PLA Can be branded using natural inks Wide range of sizes available :

4 oz 120 ml

6 oz 180 ml

8 oz 240 ml

10 oz 300 ml

12 oz 360 ml

16 oz 480 ml

20 oz 600 ml


6. ConclusionGrowing potential for Biodegradable

products Current production : 150 000 tonnes

/year

Communication + logo + legal frame

Implementation sorting systems for BCP’s

Future of Bioplastics…


Progress of manufacturing capacities of Bioplastics




products Current production : > 150 000

tonnes /year





products Current production : 150 000 tonnes

/year




N-IR Technique


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