Myth #1: Biodegradable plastics don’t really biodegrade.
The central criticism faced by the sector today revolves around certain ‘studies’ claiming that biodegradable products do not biodegrade. The first two questions I would ask those critics are “was the product certified?” and “what standards did you apply?”
A bit of biochemistry. Biodegradation is a process where materials are metabolised into CO2, water, and biomass with the help of microorganisms. This process depends on the conditions (location, temperature, humidity, presence of microorganisms, etc.) of the specific environment (industrial composting plant, garden compost, soil, water, etc.) and the material itself. Consequently, the process and its outcome can vary considerably.
Biome Technologies plc (LON:BIOM) is a growth oriented, commercially driven technology group. The Group’s primary activity is the development of its fast growing business in bioplastics. The Group comprises two divisions: Biome Bioplastics and Stanelco RF Technologies.
