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Q What is the difference between home and industrial composting?
A The main difference between home and industrial composting is the rate of biodegradation.
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Q What is so special about BiolegeenDG's packaging?
A BiolegeenDG’s compostable films and laminates were developed with a sophisticated set of properties with many of the capabilities and characteristics of conventional plastic, so that brands have the opportunity to use compostable packaging for their chain of supply without compromising on quality or sustainability.
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Q What is BiolegeenDG compostable packaging made of?
A Our packaging is made from proprietary blends of fully compostable polymers that are both bio-based and fossil-based (Yes! Fossil-based polymers can be compostable too! Learn more about this on European Bioplastics). -
Q Is BiolegeenDG's packaging bio-based?
A BiolegeenDG products are all fully compostable, and are between 20-80% bio-based. The remaining percentage is made of fully compostable fossil-based polymers. It’s important to keep in mind that not all bio-based polymers are compostable. BiolegeenDG is always looking for ways to use more bio-based material, but never at the expense of a compostable end-of-life.
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Q What does bio-based mean?
A According to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), a bio-based product is one that is, “wholly or partly derived from biomass,” such as plants. BiolegeenDG’s compostable films and laminates are sourced with 20-80% bio-based polymers.
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Q Is the manufacturing process of BiolegeenDG's products more ecofriendly than the manufacturing process of conventional flexible plastics?
A The manufacturing process is the same as conventional plastic. BiolegeenDG’s films and laminates are manufactured with the existing machinery and chain of supply systems for flexible packaging, so that our packaging solution can be available globally, without need for expensive or uncommon machinery.
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Q Will BiolegeenDG's packaging break down on the shelf?
A It is unlikely that BiolegeenDG compostable packages will start to biodegrade on the shelf, as they are meant to biodegrade only under compost conditions (high heat, humidity, microorganisms, etc.), but the quality of the package will begin to deteriorate with time.
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Q What is BiolegeenDG's policy concerning shelf-life?
A We recommend a 6-month shelf-life for our packaging. With that being said, we do have customers that are using our packaging for products with 1-year shelf life or more after conducting their own shelf-life testing. BiolegeenDG provides a 6-month guarantee for any flaw in production (a common practice in the packaging industry).
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Q What type of storage conditions does BiolegeenDG's packaging need?
A In general, all flexible packaging (compostable and non-compostable) requires proper storage conditions which are usually below 30°C and a relative humidity of 50%.
Please note: in places with extreme weather conditions, (i.e. extreme humidity or heat) the degradation process for BiolegeenDG compostable packaging can be accelerated.
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Q Are BiolegeenDG's packaging designed to be heated?
A BiolegeenDG’s products are not designed to be heated in a microwave, oven, or on a stove.
