Bio Protect products are totally degradable products made from "normal" polyethylene - the same as most bags - but also contain a percentage of Oxo-biodegradable additive known as TDPA (Totally Degradable Plastic Additives) manufactured by a company called EPI ( Environmental Products Inc.). The additives do not affect the strength and capabilities of the plastic for its desired use, but they accelerate the break down process once placed into waste. The additives are non-toxic.
How does the material break down?
TDPA additives have been formulated so that after the product has been used and discarded, it undergoes oxidative degradation and breaks down into brittle fragments. This happens as a result of exposure to heat or UV light and mechanical stress (or any combination thereof). The plastic molecules become much smaller, water wettable, and microbes can use them as a food source.
Once in landfill the micro-organisms break it down to Carbon Dioxide CO2, water, humus (complex organic substance which is important to the fertility of soils), and trace elements (micro-nutrients which are required by living organisms). They are consumed by micro-organisms after the additives have reduced the weight.
Other relevant factors include:
• Does not leave fragments of petro-polymers in the soil
• Does not emit methane or nitrous oxide
• Can be safely recycled
• Can be composted - Degradable bags are ideal for disposal in landfills
The bags are also designed to degrade in home compost or commercial compost. However, the speed of degradation always depends on the actual location and condition of the compost.
How long it takes to degrade depends on the type of landfill or waste disposal the product ends up in. However, normally, the degradable barriers take 18-24 months to degrade.
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Company Details
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Po Box 56, Gordon,vic 3345,australia
- Industry
- Hospitals And Health Care
- NAICS
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Health Care and Social AssistanceSocial Assistance
- Website
- http://www.bio-protect.com.au
- Keywords
- Degradable plastic barrier to protect equipment and surfaces in Dental clinics, Small business, direct contact with clients, Degradable plastic disposable items used in every patient treatment in Dental Clinics, and Quality, efficient and friendly service.
- HQ
- Gordon, VIC
Bio Protect Questions
Bio Protect's website is http://www.bio-protect.com.au
Bio Protect's LinkedIn profile is https://au.linkedin.com/company/bio-protect
Bio Protect's industry is
Hospitals and Health Care
Bio Protect's top competitors are
Profound Medical Inc.,
Eitan Medical,
Novocure,
Bioprotect Ltd,
Memed,
Vectorious Medical Technologies,
Bluewind Medical,
Biobeat,
Pi-Cardia,
Art Medical Ltd..
Bio Protect's categories are Hospitals and Health Care
Bio Protect's founding year is 2011
