Biodegradable Packaging Products. Degradation Abilities Film RecyclableLitterLandfill Backyard CompostWater Commercial Compost TekPak  OXO Bio 

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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