Microplastic-control

The problem of the presence and release of micro-plastics, deriving from both environmental processes and processes related to various types of products intended for human consumption. Microplastics, unlike ordinary plastics, constitute not only an environmental problem but, as various scientific studies testify,also a health care issue; they can be harmful itself or could act as possible carriers of harmful substances and agents pathogens. Potentially, companies belonging to some productive sectors can be significantly affected by this problem: identified as “Highly sensitive” are essentially the sectors agri-food, cosmetic and textiles. Moreover, the microplastics diffusion can be “Indirectly induced” through the use of accessory plastic materials fromseveral production realities: users of packaging or equipment from which micro-plastics can derive, or whose production can generate it. Regarding a problem which has now become planetary, the Sensitivity and the Responsibility of productive activities can be effectively expressed to the consumer by responding to a certifiable standard of product, referable to technical specifications developed in consideration of the production peculiarities of each macro-sector identified. “Microplastic-Control” is a product certification that guarantees compliance of the best production practices useful to guarantee a reduction of the impact on the biosphere of microplastics, both through the creation of products “Qualitatively better” in terms of microplastic content, both operating actions, also directed to the careful choice of raw materials, aimed at minimize the impacts of upstream processes.Certified companies will be able to testify to their commitment to fighting diffusion of micropastics by branding their products with the “Microplastic-Control ” logo, guarantee for the consumer of a certified supply chain, that is, controlled and committed to reducing environmental impacts from microplastics.