The bioplastic, which will be sold within the company’s Biokomp range, biodegrades in approximately a month. The material has obtained an OK Compost label from TÜV Austria
“We have a long way ahead, but this marks the beginning of offering sustainable solutions,” says Ignacio Duch, president of Kompuestos. “At Kompuestos we believe in innovation which is beneficial for society and we will keep working towards that goal.”
Other plastics in the Biokomp range are made from starches, including corn and cereals, and can be processed on existing equipment. They also result in 30–80% less greenhouse gases compared to the production of incumbent, petroleum-based alternatives.