The science of PolyNatural®

Yes PolyNatural® materials are biobased.

Bio-based’ means it is made from biological materials that either occur naturally or are synthesized organic compounds that exist in nature. Often these biological materials come from waste streams of other manufacturing processes, or are synthesized organic compounds. All these are renewable resources, unlike those from fossil origin, which is not renewable.

Yes PolyNatural® biodegrades,

How long it takes is situation dependent. It has no adverse effects on the environment and is naturally compostable without requiring a specialised composting facility.

Factors that influence the rate of PolyNatural biodegradability are the shape and thickness of the product. Environmental factors including humidity, pH-value, temperature, UV-radiation and surrounding microflora.

The main raw material for PolyNatural® is manufactured from renewable resources, hence, they do not deplete limited fossil reserves. PolyNatural®’s material is truly circular; therefore, these biomaterials are an integral part of the closed carbon cycle of our planet; this means that when PolyNatural® bio degrades it does not further increase the atmo- spheric concentration of CO2 in analogy to other natural materials.

Yes, but only if you send it back to us at PolyNatural®. Before you send it please contact us. When its returned we can either use it as feedstock for the process or use it in the manufacturing process.

PolyNatural exerts no negative effect on the biosphere surrounding them (e.g., on living organisms, cell lines, living tissue, ecosystems). In fact, it acts act as energy/nutrition source to microorganisms and, therefore has a positive effect on the environment.

Soil is a complex blend of organic matter, minerals, water, air, and microorganisms. Those microorganisms will use PolyNatural as a feed source and a healthy population of soil microbes can help reduce pathogens that cause plant diseases. Soil microorganisms also break down organic matter into nutrients that plants can use.

Organic matter in the soil can store water like a sponge. Soil rich in organic matter can store up to 30% of its weight in water. Soil contains 25% of our planet's biodiversity. Soil is able to filter and trap environmental pollutants, helping to prevent them from leaching into the groundwater.