Product Features
No compromises
There is no change in the properties of d2w™ based products. For all practical purposes the degradable alternative is indistinguishable from non-degradable. Strength, clarity, sealability, printing properties, gas and moisture permeability, for example, are all the same as their non-degradable alternatives during the useful life of the product. There is also no need to change any features or practices involved in the standard plastics manufacturing processes - output is unaffected.
It is virtually impossible to distinguish newly made degradable plastics from their non-degradable alternatives - in many cases the use of the d2w™ droplet logo on the finished product is authorised in order to distinguish those which are degradable and have been made using the additive.
Comprehensively tested and proven
A wide range of tests have been undertaken and further product testing and improvements are ongoing priorities.
Little or No additional cost
In most cases any additional cost involved is small. Any technology premium which might have applied in the past is rapidly reducing as take-up of the technology is becoming widespread. Also, any extra cost is invariably outweighed by the significant Marketing, PR and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) benefits of adopting degradability.
Adjustable Product Life
The useful life of d2w™ totally degradable products is 'programmed' at the time of manufacture and typically includes some margin for flexibility. A number of factors can accelerate the degradation such as sunlight, heat and stress (stretching and tearing) and, whilst the process of degradation cannot be stopped, it will be considerably delayed by chilling or freezing. Appropriate - but not special - storage conditions and stock rotation are needed.
Wide range of applications
Almost all flexible and semi-rigid polyethylene and polypropylene films - blown and cast as well as single and multi-layered - are capable of being made degradable using d2w™ technology.
Reduce, re-use, recycle
d2w™ products are wholly in keeping with these important environmental principles.