Degradable PS foam containers

Bioxo(tm) oxo-degradable PS foam containers are said to be the first containers made from totally oxo-degradable PS foam. They degrade within three years, the co. reports, and will take up little space in landfill sites. Bioxo is the result of the addition of TDPA(©) (Totally Degradable Plastic Additives), developed by EPI of Vancouver. Mixed with a base resin, the TDPA gives the PS foam special degradation properties without compromising the performance of the packaging products, the co. says. When the containers are landfilled, they begin to undergo oxidative degradation, the co. notes. This, plus heat, UV radiation or mechanical stress, transforms the foam into a powder that bacteria can digest.

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