Biological cycle of Bio PP bag
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Biodegradable PP spunbond nonwoven

Disposable packaging, bags, pouches, surface protection

The global production of plastic packaging amounts to 78 million tons per year. After use, only 14% of this packaging is recycled, while 14% is incinerated to generate energy.

Furthermore, 40% ends up in landfills, where it slowly decomposes over decades. In addition, 32% of this packaging ends up uncontrolled in the environment, which represents a significant burden of microplastics for ecosystems.

An analysis of the origin of plastic waste in the sea shows that the Asia-Pacific region is responsible for an impressive 80%. Africa follows with 8%, while South America is well behind with 5.5% and North America with 4.5%. Europe, on the other hand, contributes only minimally to total pollution at less than 1%.

These figures highlight the need for creative solutions to rid the oceans and land masses of plastic waste and prevent further environmental damage.

"The world's first biodegradation technology that enables the complete biological transformation of PP and PE materials."

  • RECYCLING

    Time-controlled process to enable an optimal utilization phase and recycling, if a recycling option is available.

  • TRANSFORMS PLASTIC INTO WAX

    Converts PP and PE materials into a bioavailable wax that can be easily metabolized by naturally occurring microorganisms.

  • GUARANTEES A SAFE RETURN TO NATURE

    After metabolization, neither microplastics nor toxic substances remain.

  • TESTED BY INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES

    Tested and certified according to the international standard for biodegradability (BSI PAS 9017), supplemented by EN, ASTM and ISO standards (ASTM D5988/ISO 17556)

  • ENABLES IMMEDIATE SCALABILITY

    Integrated into plastics and packaging production to ensure seamless processes.

The 3 phases of the transformation of biodegradable PP spunbonded nonwovens

  • 6 - 24 months

    PHASE 1: Storage and use

    The technology is inactive during the storage and use phase. The packaging behaves in exactly the same way as its non-degradable conventional counterparts.

  • 3 - 5 months

    PHASE 2: Disposal

    If the Bio PP spunbond is intentionally or unintentionally released into the environment, prolonged exposure to various environmental stimuli such as UV light, moisture, heat or air will trigger a rapid transformation into wax.

  • 12 months

    PHASE 3: Biotransformation

    The resulting bioavailable wax is metabolized by naturally occurring bacteria and fungi in the soil under moderate to high temperature conditions.

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3 phase transformation BIO PP spunbond

Phase 1

Storage and use

Very good mechanical properties

Elongation
Tear resistance
Air permeability
Thickness

Functional benefits

Bags and pouches
Surface protection
Food packaging

Product performance

Grammages from 15 to 70 g/m²
Natural color
Shelf life from 6-24 months

Recyclability

100% polypropylene

Phase 2

Waste disposal

Low molecular weight

Rapid transformation into bioavailable wax

Phase 3

Biotransformation

Fully metabolized wax

by fungi and bacteria in the soil

No microplastics

Wax is completely absorbed by soil organisms

No toxins

100% polypropylene leaves no toxic substances behind

P. Glatzeder GmbH – The nonwoven specialist with quality since 1972