29 June 2010
MUSCAT -- On the occasion of World Environment Day, celebrated recently, Oman Plastic Industries began the manufacture of Oxo-Biodegradable plastic bags for the first time in Oman.
Oman Plastic Industries is officially certified by the Directorate-General of Specifications and Measurements of Oman to manufacture the oxo-biodegradable plastic carry bags, after completing the necessary test run with the co-ordination of the local distributors of the d2w additive in Oman.
Oxo-biodegradable plastics, with a pre-programmed life, significantly reduce the harmful effect on the environment. At the end of its useful service life, they degrade in the environment by a combination of oxidation and biodegradation. During its service-life, strength and other qualities are the same as ordinary plastics.
The plastic eventually breaks down to water, carbon dioxide, biomass and trace elements, on land or sea, in the light or dark, in heat or cold.
It leaves no fragments or methane or harmful residues thus avoiding pollution and damage to the environment and wildlife.
Oxo-Biodegradable plastics do not need a highly-microbial environment to degrade. It will happen even if the plastic is left in the open or in the sea.
The plastic is made oxo-biodegradable with the addition of d2w additive when the plastic product is being manufactured. d2w products have been available for more than four years and are now used in more than 50 countries by major retailers, hotel groups, food manufacturers, etc.
The additive does not have any toxic effect and is totally soil safe as per the ATM D 6954 -- 04 Standard which tests plastics that degrade in the environment by a combination of oxidation and biodegradation.
The world produces and uses 20 times more plastic today than it did 50 years ago. Ordinary plastics can take up to 400 years to break down. Given plastic is a fundamental part of our day-to-day lives, it is time to move on to a more earth-friendly product like degradable plastic.
"With the technology now available in Oman, it empowers retailers and organisations who think 'Green' to show their care for the environment," says Tariq Ali Mirza, Managing Director of Oman Plastic Industries.
MUSCAT -- On the occasion of World Environment Day, celebrated recently, Oman Plastic Industries began the manufacture of Oxo-Biodegradable plastic bags for the first time in Oman.
Oman Plastic Industries is officially certified by the Directorate-General of Specifications and Measurements of Oman to manufacture the oxo-biodegradable plastic carry bags, after completing the necessary test run with the co-ordination of the local distributors of the d2w additive in Oman.
Oxo-biodegradable plastics, with a pre-programmed life, significantly reduce the harmful effect on the environment. At the end of its useful service life, they degrade in the environment by a combination of oxidation and biodegradation. During its service-life, strength and other qualities are the same as ordinary plastics.
The plastic eventually breaks down to water, carbon dioxide, biomass and trace elements, on land or sea, in the light or dark, in heat or cold.
It leaves no fragments or methane or harmful residues thus avoiding pollution and damage to the environment and wildlife.
Oxo-Biodegradable plastics do not need a highly-microbial environment to degrade. It will happen even if the plastic is left in the open or in the sea.
The plastic is made oxo-biodegradable with the addition of d2w additive when the plastic product is being manufactured. d2w products have been available for more than four years and are now used in more than 50 countries by major retailers, hotel groups, food manufacturers, etc.
The additive does not have any toxic effect and is totally soil safe as per the ATM D 6954 -- 04 Standard which tests plastics that degrade in the environment by a combination of oxidation and biodegradation.
The world produces and uses 20 times more plastic today than it did 50 years ago. Ordinary plastics can take up to 400 years to break down. Given plastic is a fundamental part of our day-to-day lives, it is time to move on to a more earth-friendly product like degradable plastic.
"With the technology now available in Oman, it empowers retailers and organisations who think 'Green' to show their care for the environment," says Tariq Ali Mirza, Managing Director of Oman Plastic Industries.
By Staff Reporter
© Kuwait Times 2010
