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Total biodegradation

en October 27, 2024

Full-biodegradable buffer packaging is a kind of environmental protection packaging made of natural materials or biopolymers, which can be completely decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms in the natural environment, such as water, carbon dioxide and biomass. Its design and production goal is to reduce the long-term environmental impact of traditional plastic packaging materials, while providing protection for products.

 

 

 Common all-biodegradable cushioning packaging materials

Fiber plants material (pulp molding).Pulp molding materials made of bagasse, rice straw, bamboo fiber and other natural fibers can provide cushioning and protection for products. Commonly used for pallet, lining, egg tray and other packaging.

Pros:Raw materials from renewable resources, production process waste less.Completely biodegradable and recyclable.

With a certain degree of compression and shock absorption capacity, suitable for a variety of product packaging.

Starch-based foaming material. The foamed materials made of corn, potato and other plant starches have similar appearance and properties to traditional polystyrene (EPS) , but can be completely degraded in natural environment. Common in the buffer particles, plates and other packaging forms.

Pros:100% biodegradation, will not form plastic pollution.Light, with good impact resistance and shock absorption effect.Non-toxic, safe for human body and environment.

 

PLA foaming material

PLA is a biodegradable biopolymer derived from the fermentation and polymerization of starch from plants. It can be made into a foaming material, as the main component of cushioning packaging.

Pros:From renewable resources, manufacturing process environmental protection.Similar to the cushioning performance of traditional plastics, durable and lightweight.It can be completely degraded under the condition of industrial composting.

 

Cellulose-based packaging materials

It is made of natural cellulose, similar to paper, but with special treatment, it has good toughness and cushioning property. It is suitable for protecting glass and ceramic products.

Pros:It can be completely degraded and the material is highly recyclable.Good support and protection for the product.The material is light and easy to produce.

 

 

Mushroom packing material

Mushroom packaging uses agricultural waste as substrate, through the cultivation of mushroom mycelium, using its natural growth to form a buffer material. The material can be customized according to the shape of the product.

Pros:From natural resources, the production process is sustainable.It can be completely degraded in a short time without causing environmental pollution.Moderate strength, suitable for electronic products and fragile protection.The advantages of all-biodegradable cushioning packaging

 

Environmentally friendly

These materials can be completely degraded after use, leaving no harmful residues in the environment, reducing the problem of traditional plastic pollution. They often come from renewable sources, such as fiber plants and starches, which reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

 

Health and safety

All biodegradable materials contain no harmful substances, non-toxic to the human body, and no harmful effects on the environment after waste. They are often used in the packaging of sensitive products such as food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

 

Resource Conservation and recycling

Many fully biodegradable materials are reprocessed from waste, such as agricultural waste or waste paper. In this way, not only reduce the waste of raw materials, but also enhance the utilization of resources.

 

Market competitiveness and brand effect

The use of all-biodegradable packaging can enhance the environmental image of enterprises, meet consumer demand for green products, help to build a business Brand loyalty.

The challenge of all-biodegradable cushioning packaging

 

The cost of production is high

Compared with traditional petroleum-based materials, the production cost of all-biodegradable materials is usually higher, and some materials need higher technology and equipment in the manufacturing process.

Degradation conditions required:Some materials, such as PLA, require specific industrial composting conditions to be fully degraded, while the degradation time is longer in the natural environment.

 

Conclusion

All-biodegradable cushioning packaging represents the future direction of green packaging development. By using natural fibers, biopolymers or other biodegradable materials, these packages can effectively protect the product while reducing the burden on the environment. In spite of some cost and technical challenges, with the improvement of consumer environmental awareness and the advancement of regulations, all-biodegradable packaging will be more and more widely used and promoted.

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