BASF introduces industrial compostable biopolymer for greenhouse twines

Added on 29 April 2024

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BASF introduces industrial compostable biopolymer for greenhouse twines

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BASF expands its offering for sustainable food production: Its certified compostable biopolymer ecovio® can now also be used to manufacture black twines used to grow annual fruit and vegetables in commercial greenhouses.

The grade ecovio^® T 2206 is certified industrial compostable according to EN13432. This means that after harvesting the twines can be collected together with the plant residues and transported to industrial composting facilities (depending on local regulations) where they biodegrade. With this new end-of-life option for twines, persistent microplastics in organic waste can be avoided while at the same time more green waste can be turned into valuable compost. The industrial compostable ecovio^® thus supports organic recycling and helps to close the nutrient loop to achieve a circular economy.