Worlds First as Cirql Launch Biodegradable Footwear
US insole manufacturer OrthoLite’s Vietnam-based subsidiary Cirql has introduced Cirql Zero, a new foam material designed to be industrially compostable and biodegradable, targeting the footwear industry’s need for sustainable midsole components. Cirql Zero uses a proprietary polymer compound produced through supercritical foaming with inert gases. This results in a midsole material that is lightweight and […]
New Biodegradable Hot Melt Adhesives Launched in 2024
Power Adhesives claims to have developed the ‘world’s first’ fully-certified biodegradable, shaped hot melt adhesive with the aim of boosting the environmental credentials of its product portfolio. The certified tecbond 214B adhesive claims to break down in prolonged exposure to oxygen, ultraviolet light, and heat. The long-chain polymers in the polymers are broken down to […]
Latest Biodegradable Plastic Products That Will Change the World
In a world where plastic waste increasingly clutters our environments and penetrates life’s deepest nooks, there is a growing urgency to address the non-biodegradable nature of conventional plastics. These polymers end up polluting our air, water, and even the bloodstreams of creatures everywhere. Despite our best efforts, less than a fifth of the total plastic […]
7 Products That Are Becoming Biodegradable
Biodegradable materials are important because they help reduce the negative environmental impact associated with waste. Here are key reasons why biodegradability matters: Solving the Plastic Problem Enormous islands of plastic float in our oceans and microscopic particles of it are in our bodies. The durability, malleability and low cost of plastics have made them ubiquitous, […]
New Biodegradable Hot Melt Adhesives Launched This Year
Power Adhesives claims to have developed the ‘world’s first’ fully-certified biodegradable, shaped hot melt adhesive with the aim of boosting the environmental credentials of its product portfolio. The certified tecbond 214B adhesive claims to break down in prolonged exposure to oxygen, ultraviolet light, and heat. The long-chain polymers in the polymers are broken down to […]
What’s the Difference Between Biodegradable, Recyclable, and Compostable?
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says waste terms such as ‘biodegradable’ and ‘compostable’ seen in product ads, are confusing and potentially misleading. The ASA – which has the job of making sure that advertisements do not mislead the public – says that people often buy products which they believe are green choices and environmentally friendly, […]
Study says ‘Biodegradable’ Teabags are not Bio-degradable
Researchers say labelling should be improved to make clear teabags shouldn’t be thrown away in domestic compost heaps. Some teabags manufactured using plastic alternatives do not degrade in soil and have the potential to harm terrestrial species, a new study has shown. Researchers say as we move to reduce our use of plastics these new […]
Don’t Let Covid Side-line Eco-friendly Labels
There’s no doubt that the novel coronavirus has drastically changed the way we work, learn, interact, and shop. Over the past 2 years, we have had no choice but to adjust to our “new normal” in an effort to curb COVID-19 transmission while keeping the economy alive. That’s been no small feat, to be sure, […]
Eco-friendly Benefits of Biodegradable
A lot of consumers nowadays are very particular about using environment-friendly products. They believe that by patronizing eco-friendly brands, they are able to contribute on making the best choices for environmental conservation efforts. More than producing green products, it is also a must to consider having biodegradable labels in labelling your merchandise. Biodegradable labelling simply […]
The Various Environmentally Friendly Labels
There’s a growing push for more environmentally friendly products and packaging. Labels are often a forgotten piece of packaging, but they are important in your quest to be more environmentally friendly. Consumers are more discerning, and you don’t want to lose their business because of your labels. Environmentally friendly. Eco-friendly. Sustainable. What do they all […]
