Symphony Environmental Technologies, a UK headquartered company, has invented a scientifically proven d2w additive technology that makes plastics 100 per cent biodegradable. Offering a futuristic and globally trusted solution to one of the world’s most severe environmental problems of non-biodegradable plastic waste, Symphony Environmental’s d2w additive can be used in plastics manufacturing to convert end-of-life plastics to nothing more than a soil component that is naturally bio-assimilated by bacteria and fungi.
As per Sunil Panwar, CEO, Symphony Environmental India, when plastics are a major environmental concern, Symphony Environmental strives to find an innovative and economical solution that works for the businesses, consumers and the environment in the most economic, safe and sustainable way. The approach involves redesigning of the consumer plastic packaging materials, where after the end of usage life packaging material will biodegrade itself both in land and in water without adversely impacting the environment.
The d2w technology is an advanced process, which passes the American, British, UAE, French and Saudi standards for testing biodegradable plastics. The technology is thoroughly researched, tested, and adopted globally, and is now being offered to plastic manufacturers in India. It can be used in both food and non-food applications. It does not change the mechanical and opaque properties of the packaging material during its usage life. It is suitable for multiple applications in LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, BOPP, PP Films, PP Raffia, Injection Moulded, Blow Moulded, Thermoformed (PP) products. Products like carrier bags, bin liners, aprons, gloves, plastic films, wrappers, bubble wraps, shrink films, mulch films, woven sacks, thin-walled containers, caps and closures, all kind of PE & PP based flexible and rigid packaging is possible with a d2w additives.
| Prime stages of biodegradation through d2w technology and its benefits: 1. Plastics are made sustainable by ensuring 100 per cent biodegradation of the packaging material after the usage life ends. 2. This is done by adding 1 per cent d2w (weight wise) in the form of a masterbatch at the time of manufacturing. 3. The product behaves like conventional plastic during its intended service life. 4. The product has 100 per cent recyclable property after adding d2w. 5. After its service life, the bag or packaging may get recycled or end up in an open environment. 6. The d2w then takes effect, and the product begins to biodegrade in the presence of oxygen, sunlight (UV) and ambient heat. 7. The product will biodegrade in a continuous and irreversible process, leaving nothing but carbon dioxide, water, and biomass behind. |