Biodegradable Packaging Products
Degradation Abilities Film RecyclableLitterLandfill Backyard CompostWater Commercial Compost TekPak OXO Bio PLA
Film 6 Hrs Sunlight Oxygen AerationHeatPressureMoisture Microbial Contact TekPak OXO Bio PLA Criteria for Degradation The benefits and simplicity of TekPak Films are obvious
Yes, It’s Really Biodegradable 6-JAN-97 Day 1 21-FEB-97 Day MAY-97 Day AUG-97 Day JUN-98 Day 537
Bag Comparison 1,000 Bag Equivalent Energy (MJ) Fuel (Kg) Solid Waste (Kg) GHG Tons CO 2 Water (Gal.) Paper2, ,004 PLA2, ,017 BIO Poly
Bio Products Polyethylene – Cast, Blown, Coex Polypropylene – Blown, Coex, Biax, Metalized Coex – PP/PE – Plain or Metalized Polyester – Film, Thermoform, Bottles, Trays – Clear or Metalized – Clear or Metalized Nylon - Polystyrene - Zippers
Degradation Time Frames (1.0 mil Polyethylene) in Florida Shelf - Indefinite Compost - Commercial – 9 mths Backyard – 1 year Backyard – 1 year Landfill - Aerobic – 2 yrs, Anaerobic – 5 yrs Water - 10 years
TekPak Standards Materials using this additive have been tested conforming to the following standards and have been backed up with extensive independent testing. ASTM D 5338/98CEN ASTM D 5209/91ISO ASTM D 5511