1. Biodegradable Packaging Products

2. Degradation Abilities Film RecyclableLitterLandfill Backyard CompostWater Commercial Compost TekPak  OXO Bio  PLA 

3. Film 6 Hrs Sunlight Oxygen AerationHeatPressureMoisture Microbial Contact TekPak  OXO Bio  PLA  Criteria for Degradation The benefits and simplicity of TekPak Films are obvious

5. Yes, It’s Really Biodegradable 6-JAN-97 Day 1 21-FEB-97 Day 47 15-MAY-97 Day 130 13-AUG-97 Day 219 16-JUN-98 Day 537

6. Bag Comparison 1,000 Bag Equivalent Energy (MJ) Fuel (Kg) Solid Waste (Kg) GHG Tons CO 2 Water (Gal.) Paper2,62223.233.90.081,004 PLA2,07041.519.20.181,017 BIO Poly 76314.97.00.0458

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 261085 ASTM D 5209/91ISO 14855 ASTM D 5511