Solinatra Compostable and Biodegradable Biomaterials Explained
Many single-use products are made from petroleum-based plastic materials, but only 9% of plastic waste is recycled worldwide. With the growing market for compostable materials, businesses should not settle for conventional plastics when they can make a real impact with compostable materials. Compostable and biodegradable materials like Solinatra are a transformative solution in the fight against plastic pollution and long-term solutions for the manufacturing of single-use products.
What are Solinatra biodegradable materials?
Solinatra is truly natural, starting from our name. "Soli" means "only" in Latin and is also an anagram of "soil," while "Natra" is a contraction of "nature." Together, they convey the value of Solinatra: innovative materials that are fully natural and free of fossil-based ingredients.
Solinatra was created to be a truly sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. Solinatra is leading the way of a new era of biomaterials developed to reduce the dependence on non-renewable resources and mitigate the harmful impacts of plastic pollution. Solinatra is 100% natural and plant-based, fully compostable and biodegradable, thus significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting a circular economy.
With the development of composting regulations around the world, Solinatra is the perfect solution for businesses to ensure that their products are composted rather than ending up in landfills. Products made of Solinatra are suitable for home and industrial composting. Businesses in various sectors can strive in the market by being truly sustainable when using Solinatra, as Solinatra will help the products stay in a closed-loop lifecycle from start to end-of-life without leaving any microplastics behind. Ease the burden of waste management and ease to adopt!
How are Solinatra biodegradable materials made?
Solinatra prioritises sustainability at every stage of its development. The process of creating Solinatra begins with sourcing high-quality agricultural by-products that would otherwise be waste. Solinatra uses renewable raw materials and does not compete with the food chain or take up agricultural space designated for food production.
The collected raw feedstocks are processed, dried and milled to a fine powder, which are then mixed and compounded and made into pellets using our innovative and patented technologies. These pellets are the basis for creating various products. Solinatra is free from intentionally added substances (NIAS), ensuring a safe, fossil-free alternative to conventional plastics.
The final step in the production of Solinatra is to mould the material into products and packaging. Solinatra is easy to integrate in injection moulding, thermoforming, and extrusion in manufacturing techniques similar to traditional plastics. Solinatra enables companies to transition to sustainable manufacturing without major investment in new equipment or training. This simplicity is a significant advantage for businesses in the growing demand for more sustainable products and packaging.
All products made of Solinatra are all the same: compostable and biodegradable. Solinatra encourages consumers to dispose of our products properly in home or industrial composting. However, if Solinatra ends up in landfills, Solinatra will never pollute the environment because of their natural properties. In any disposal conditions, Solinatra will only degrade as organic matter.
What can be made with Solinatra biodegradable materials?
The versatility of Solinatra makes it an ideal material for a wide range of applications across different industries. Integrate seamlessly for injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming in existing machinery, making Solinatra easy and accessible for converters and manufacturers.
Horticulture: Solinatra can be used to create plant pots, mangrove pots, and seed trays. As Solinatra fully degrades in marine and soil environments, it is ideal to replace the use of traditional plastic polybags, which often pollute the ocean after one-time use from the nursery to the plantation.
Food Packaging: Solinatra has food-contact grades that are perfect for creating a range of consumer goods, from cutlery, food trays, and straws. The convenience of Solinatra cutlery is beyond plastics, while being compostable and biodegradable. Cutlery made of Solinatra is sturdy enough to handle a variety of foods but will break down naturally in a composting environment, reducing the need for single-use plastics. Restaurants, cafes, and food trucks can now offer their customers a guilt-free dining experience with Solinatra.
Retail and Hospitality: Retailers and hoteliers worldwide can significantly reduce their plastic consumption by replacing hangers made of Solinatra. The adoption of Solinatra also extends to hotel amenities such as a comb, toothbrush and shoe horn. The compostability of Solinatra products makes it ideal for these types of items that are usually used once and then discarded.
Coffee capsules: Coffee capsule machines are everywhere, in the office, hotel, and at home. As recycling is not the effective solution to reduce the environmental impact of aluminium or plastic capsules, Solinatra is the truly sustainable alternative.
Solinatra Roundel
Solinatra is committed to true sustainability transparently through our unique mark. The Solinatra Roundel is an assurance that the item you’re producing with Solinatra materials meets the highest standards of sustainability.
The Solinatra Roundel is exclusive to products made of Solinatra materials. It's a clear label for your customers that the product is fully compostable and biodegradable, with zero microplastics and other harmful substances, allowing customers for the right disposal after use. The symbol is a mark of trust and confidence in a truly sustainable, plastic-free future!
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