What is CPLA cutlery？
CPLA is a kind of blending modified PLA material, adding inorganic fillers and additives into PLA resin to obtain better product characteristics such as strength and heat resistance. The maximum temperature resistance of PLA cutlery is 50℃ and can only be applied to cold food, while CPLA cutlery can exceed 85℃ and can be applied to both hot and cold food. Ecobifrost’s CPLA cutlery meets the compost standards of EN13432 and ASTM D6400, and has been certified by OK COMPOST and BPI.
How compost works?
The process of biodegradation under aerobic conditions within 6-12 weeks is called composting. Composting of industrial products usually takes place in a controlled conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, aeration) are given . Microbes, like bacteria or fungi and their enzymes, are able to “digest” the chain structure of compostable polymers as a nutrition source . The final elements are water, carbon dioxide CO2 and a little biomass.
The speed of biodegradation depends on the temperature (50-70°C are typical for a industrial composting process), humidity (water is required for the process), microbes. In industrial composting facilities, all those requirements are given and certified compostable plastic products are converted into CO2, water and biomass within 6 to 12 weeks. While for home compost in some food supply industry, supermarkets or at home, biodegradation occurs at a very low speed in comparison to industrial composting. So Bio-bins are suggested to be used to for collecting and separating different waste, and treated in a composting plants to help accelerate the process and make it more efficient.
What is the standard of compostablity?
For organic recycling, products and materials need to meet the strict criteria of the European EN 13432 on industrial compostabe regulation. And then these products and materials are permitted to be advertised and labelled as ‘compostable’. The Seedling label is a well-known mark for products conforming to EN 13432.
What are compostable bags made from?
All the resins used in composting bags are made from a number of different bioplastic. (i.e. PLA,PBAT etc.) Compostable bags can be decomposed into carbon dioxide, water and biomass after composting. Ecobifrost’s compostable bags meet EN13432 and are certified by OK COMPOST Home.
What is sugarcane pulp?
Sugarcane pulp (bagasse) is a kind of compostable, biodegradable and renewable resource after sugarcane juice extraction from sugar making. The main producers locates in Southern China. Process include pulp mixing, adsorption, drying and shaping, punching, cutting, packaging etc..
What are the bagasse products benefits?
Sugarcane is an annual herb, which Sugarcane is an annual herb, which grows rapidly. It is a sustainable resource. Sugarcane pulp can effectively replace wood pulp to protect the forest. Bagasse is a left over after sugar making, while timber needs to be specially Planted. rapidly. It is a sustainable resource. Sugarcane pulp can effectively replace wood pulp to protect the forest. Bagasse is a left over after sugar making, while timber needs to be specially Planted.
