ecovio® 60 IA 1552

ecovio® 60 IA 1552 by BASF is a certified industrial compostable biopolymer based on polylactide (PLA) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT). It exhibits a balanced high performance of strength and flexibility. It is used to manufacture black and white plant clips for the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruits and vegetables. It enables organics recycling in agriculture and horticulture applications.

• It helps prevent persistent microplastic in green organic waste, which is usually caused by clips made of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• It allows clips to perform effectively for many different crops throughout the entire cycle, while easily adapting to various environmental conditions typical for greenhouses, including temperature fluctuations, relative humidity, and exposure to UV radiation.
• ecovio® 60 IA 1552 provides more cost-effective waste disposal than with non-biodegradable materials.
• It is food contact approved according to FDA and European regulations.