The Challenge
About 500 thousand tonnes of PVC cling film were consumer globally until 2010, in a market led by the USA and Canada (150 thousand tonnes) and Europe (120 thousand tonnes).
In Portugal, about 2,95 million tonnes of plastic residues were generated between 2004 and 2009. These numbers are significant and encouraged Silvex to take measures for slowing them down given their environmental impact.
No other company in this sector had been able to manufacture a biodegradable cling film and creating a product that would provide the same features as the PVC cling film but made from renewable sources was important to us.
In Portugal, about 2,95 million tonnes of plastic residues were generated between 2004 and 2009. These numbers are significant and encouraged Silvex to take measures for slowing them down given their environmental impact.
No other company in this sector had been able to manufacture a biodegradable cling film and creating a product that would provide the same features as the PVC cling film but made from renewable sources was important to us.
The Solution
The release of the world’s first 100% biodegradable, compostable cling film.
Silvex’s biodegradable cling film is made with a raw material named Mater-Bi®, originated from renewable European agricultural resources, without genetically modified organisms and biodegradable polymers. In addition to decreasing CO2 emissions, the use of this raw material contributes to the decrease of energy and non-renewable resources (petroleum derivatives) consumption.
And due to its composting features, at the end of its life cycle, this film should be forwarded to composting centres where it will complete its virtuous, sustainable cycle.
In our tests, this biodegradable film showed very positive results in terms of food storage, keeping food freshness for longer, especially salads, fruits and vegetables. This Biofilm can be used with any type of food, including those high in acidity and fat (cheese, butter, cold meats, among others).
Silvex’s biodegradable cling film is made with a raw material named Mater-Bi®, originated from renewable European agricultural resources, without genetically modified organisms and biodegradable polymers. In addition to decreasing CO2 emissions, the use of this raw material contributes to the decrease of energy and non-renewable resources (petroleum derivatives) consumption.
And due to its composting features, at the end of its life cycle, this film should be forwarded to composting centres where it will complete its virtuous, sustainable cycle.
In our tests, this biodegradable film showed very positive results in terms of food storage, keeping food freshness for longer, especially salads, fruits and vegetables. This Biofilm can be used with any type of food, including those high in acidity and fat (cheese, butter, cold meats, among others).
Publication Date: 01 Jan 2011