Compostable Logo" of the Biodegradable Products Institute gains momentum with approval DuPont Biomax® resin

The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) awarded its Compostable Logo" to DuPont Biomax 4026 hydro/biodegradable polyester resin. This is the third resin to be approved in the past 12 months, further expanding the array of resins and products in the BPI program. This symbol demonstrates to users and composters that products made from Biomax® meet ASTM D6400-99 Specification for Compostable Plastics" and are designed to biodegrade swiftly and completely, when composted in commercial or municipal facilities.

Customers and endusers rely on the BPI to independently verify biodegradability and compostability of materials," stated Jeffrey McGlaughlin, DuPont Biomax® Global Commercial Manager. Meeting the ASTM Specifications assures that products will biodegrade in a reasonable amount of time and safely."

Biomax® 4026 is a hydro/biodegradable resin, and can be used as a film or coating in disposable food service packaging, such as bowls, plates, cups, sandwich wraps and clamshell sandwich containers. Biomax® has earned similar compostable approvals from DIN CERTCO in Europe and the Biodegradable Plastics Society in Japan. Applications are currently being developed and marketed in Europe, North America and Asia.

The Compostable Logo program is beginning to generate significant interest amongst resins suppliers, converters, municipal officials and composters," stated Steven Mojo, BPI Executive Director. Products carrying the BPI emblem include bags, cups, salad, fruit and vegetable containers, fibers, and paper coatings. With an expanding array of approved products coming to market, consumers and composters will become increasingly aware as to the benefits of using these products in organics recovery programs," Mojo added.

DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that makes peoples lives better, safer, and easier. Operating in more than 70 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services to markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.

The BPI is designed to be a multi-stakeholder group, involving people and organizations that produce, use or recover biodegradable plastic products. It promotes the growth of biodegradable plastics through education, use of scientifically based standards and cooperative efforts with organizations in Europe and Asia.
DuPont and Biomax® are a trademark and registered trademark of E. I. DuPont de Nemours and company.
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DuPont
Editorial Contacts Heide Rowan
DuPont P&IP Communications Manager
PH: 302-992-6678
Email: Heide.I.Rowan@usa.dupont.com
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Biodegradable Products Institute
Steve Mojo
Executive Director
PH: 888-274-5646
Email: execdir@bpiworld.org
Website: www.bpiworld.org