2. We have worked with our customers to
incorporate Metabolix Biopolymers in to a
wide range of customer applications.
3. OUR CURRENT FOCUS:
Compostable & Anaerobically Digestible Bags
Compostable & Anaerobically Digestible Packaging
Film & Coated Paper
Soil Compostable Films & Parts in Agriculture &
Horticulture
Marine and Aquatic Degradable Films & Parts
4. Legal regulations on the use
of conventional plastic bags?
Want to reduce plastic
waste in the environment?
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION
5. They are NOT Just Bags?
Bags
Material: Mvera ® B5002
• Nice silky touch
• Printable
• Mechanical properties
similar to polyolefins
• Bags are industrial
compostable
• Material is partly bio-based
6. They are NOT Just Bags?
Bags
Material: Mvera ® B5002
Partner:
Andolfi, Italy
www.andolfi.it
Compostable Shopping Bags Pull Down Bags
7. They are NOT Just Bags?
Bags
Material: Mirel ® P5001
Replaces traditional bags with a compostable film
Dog Waste Bag Kitchen Waste Bag
• Mechanical properties similar
to polyolefins
• No harm to environment
• Material and waste can be
home composted
• High biocontent - Material is
sugar and not petro based
Partners: Various
9. Agricultural Tape
Material:
Mirel ® P5001 extruded and stretched
High mechanical strength
EASY to handle Partner: Arlin, USA
Biodegradable when in contact with the soil
NO LITTERING when tapes fall to the ground
SAFE when tape goes with green waste to composting facilities
10. Vine Clip Fixing of errosion control
nets to the ground
• Functionality: Binding plants to fixtures
• Material: Mirel ® P1003 High mechanical
• High biocontent strength
similar to polyolefins
Will biodegrade over
time Partner:
UZET, USA
www.uzetworld.com
No need to collect after use
Stakes
for errosion control netting
Material: Mirel ® P1004
12. SOILWRAP Partner:
Ball, USA
A Plant Container You Can Plant
www.BallHort.com
Neater planting with less waste.
No need to separate and dispose of plant pot before planting.
Printable
Logos, technical information
and barcode can be printed
directly on the product.
13. TULIP BULB COVER
Biodegradable Packaging For Tulip Bulbs
Biodegradable in Soil & in Water
Various end of life options
• Composting
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Home composting
Partner:
Imperial Ventures, The
Netherlands
www.abulbc.nl/main
15. BEACH TOYS
Fantastic Anti-Plastic Beach Toys
No Harm to the Environment/Marine Life when forgotten on the beach / in the sea
Partner:
Zoe B Organic, USA
Product sold through
pottery barn kids
Material: Mirel ® F1006
20. WE HAVE SHOWN THAT
PHA + PVC = STEP CHANGE in
Process Modification
Impact Modification
Plasticization
Which means,
We can use PHA to eliminate the use of phthalates
as plasticizers for PVC
21. We plan to continue to investigate
New & High Value Uses for PHA
