2.  Conventional plastic is made from oil. Oil can
take up to 300 million years to form.
 Oil based plastic packaging that is not
recyclable will usually end up in landfill sites
or be washed out to sea.
 Plastic packaging can take up to 1000 years
to "degrade" naturally. Poisonous toxins and
particles released over time pollute our
rivers, harm wildlife and landfill sites scar
our once beautiful landscape.

3. So What's the alternative?
 Packaging made from natural plant materials like
corn,sugarcane and paddy uses up to 70% less CO2
to produce than conventional plastic.
 Unlike oil based plastic, packaging made from
plants can be turned into natural compost after use
in just 24 weeks.
 By switching to sustainable packaging, your business
can substantially reduce its carbon footprint and .
Waste packaging previously destined to landfill sites
could be composted or recycled instead, greatly
lowering the environmental impact.

4.  The term "Biodegradable" refers to a
material that breaks down naturally into
organic components as a result of exposure
to moisture, heat and naturally occurring
micro-organisms. The time it takes a
material to degrade depends on it's size,
genetic make-up and the level of exposure it
has to these three factors.

5.  The American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) defines materials as
"compostable" if they can degrade in a
compost site. They must break down into
carbon dioxide, water and organic matter at
a similar rate to other naturally occurring
materials (e.g. cellulose in plants).
Disintegration is important - the resulting
particles must be very small. They must also
leave no toxic residue. The compost must not
contain heavy metals or other toxins, and be
useful as organic fertilizer.

6.  All our biodegradable products conform to
European standard EN13432. This is the most
stringent of all the standards requiring 90%
biodegradation within 90 days and requires
the product to be within the allowable levels
of toxins.

7.  Not only can switching to biodegradable packaging help to distinguish
your product, it can also increase brand recognition and build loyalty with
the increasing number of environmentally aware consumers.
 Many consumers feel increasingly guilty when buying items wrapped in
excessive oil-based plastic packaging, as they know it will end up in
landfill. In today's competitive environment, your business success may
depend on your products' ability to stand out from the competition and
the loyalty of your customers.
 Our customers often use this opportunity to re-design their packaging or
label designs to include the statement "100% Biodegradable Packaging".
The introduction of biodegradable packaging across your product range is
also a great PR opportunity and demonstrates to customers that your
brand is committed to a more sustainable environment.
 An increasing number of forward-thinking business owners are turning to
biodegradable packaging as an environmentally responsible alternative to
conventional plastic. Leading technology giant Apple recently made the
decision to supply all it's new iPhones in 100% biodegradable packaging.

8.  Wood
 Cotton
 Wool
 Straw
 Plastic made of sugar canes or corn starch
 Food leftovers

9.  Foam
 Plastic
 Glass
 Metals