Biodegradable polymers have been around since the Roman Empire, but in the past they have had only a limited application, especially in the medical field.
The rapid increase in the use of plastic packaging in daily life and the consequences of environmental pollution have led to an increased demand for biodegradable polymers. These products have the properties of traditional plastics, but can be biodegraded over time by micro-organisms.
Ecomater is a polymer that is biodegradable according to the requirements of the European standard EN13432 on industrial compost. It contains between 40% and 50% polylactose (as well as starch and aliphatic polyester) with a high degree of biodegradability.
Common types of bags made from Ecomater are Patch handle bags, soft handle bags, punched pockets and T-shirt pockets.