Frequently Asked Question
What is compostable material?
Compostable material is a material that breaks down under defined composting conditions, such as those set by EN 13432 for industrial composting or ISO 20200 for controlled conditions. Compostability is assessed against specific temperature, humidity, and time parameters. It does not guarantee breakdown in all environments, and it does not guarantee that no persistent residues remain.
Compostable material is a material that breaks down under defined composting conditions, such as those set by EN 13432 for industrial composting or ISO 20200 for controlled conditions. Compostability is assessed against specific temperature, humidity, and time parameters. It does not guarantee breakdown in all environments, and it does not guarantee that no persistent residues remain.
What is biodegradability?
Biodegradability is the capacity of a material to be broken down by biological processes. It does not define the timeframe, the conditions required, or whether the material fully reintegrates into natural systems. Temperature, moisture, and the presence of microorganisms all affect whether and how quickly breakdown occurs. Biodegradability alone is not sufficient to determine whether a material is safe or suitable after use.
Biodegradability is the ability of a material to be broken down by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, under specific environmental conditions. Biodegradability alone does not define the timeframe, the conditions required, or whether a material safely reintegrates into natural systems.
What does the Solinatra Trust Mark represent?
The Solinatra Trust Mark indicates that a material or product is made of Solinatra’s natural engineered material. It signals system participation based on defined criteria and ongoing compliance. It is not a marketing badge and does not imply endorsement.
The Solinatra Trust Mark identifies products made entirely from Solinatra Natural Engineered Materials. It indicates the use of Solinatra materials and serves as an ingredient-brand identifier.
What is biodegradable material?
Biodegradable material is a material that can be broken down by biological processes under specific conditions. Within the Solinatra framework, biodegradability is only one aspect of evaluation; it must be considered alongside the material's overall real-world behavior and safe reintegration into natural systems.
Biodegradable material is a material that can be broken down by biological processes under specific conditions. Within the Solinatra framework, biodegradability is only one aspect of evaluation; it must be considered alongside the material's overall real-world behavior and safe reintegration into natural systems.
Is it safe for food contact?
Food contact safety is assessed against applicable regulatory standards, which vary by region. Solinatra offers specific grades of natural engineered materials developed for food contact applications including packaging and food service items. Our materials can be customized to meet the specific food-safety and regulatory mandates of each region where they are used.
Can Solinatra be used in existing machines?
Yes, Solinatra materials are designed for compatibility with existing industrial processes. This includes injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming. Compatibility depends on specific material grades and application requirements, with the aim of enabling use without significant changes to equipment.
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Yes. Solinatra Natural Engineered Materials are designed for compatibility with existing manufacturing processes, including injection moulding, thermoforming, and extrusion. Material selection depends on the application and processing requirements.
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What is Natural Engineered Material?
No Harm is a design principle requiring that materials do not create persistent microplastics, toxic residues, or irreversible disruption to natural systems. This principle is applied under intended and foreseeable use conditions and focuses on preventing harmful outcomes at the material level.
Natural Engineered Materials are Solinatra’s complete material formulations, developed from 100% natural inputs through an ingredient-agnostic approach and engineered around the requirements of a specific application. Each grade is designed to meet defined performance needs, work with conventional processing, address relevant regulatory requirements and support its intended end-of-life pathway.
What industries can use Solinatra materials?
Solinatra materials can be applied across industries that require material performance and controlled behaviour. Applications include packaging, food service items, and other product categories where post-use behaviour is relevant.
Solinatra materials can be applied across industries that require material performance and controlled behaviour. Applications include packaging, food service items, and other product categories where post-use behaviour is relevant.
Do compostable materials leave microplastics?
Some materials labeled as compostable may still leave microplastics depending on their specific composition and behavior. Within the Solinatra framework, materials are specifically evaluated to ensure they do not create persistent microplastics and can safely integrate with natural systems.
Whether a compostable material leaves microplastics depends on its composition and how it degrades. Compostability alone does not determine whether persistent microplastics are formed.
What is the difference between biodegradable and compostable?
Biodegradable materials are any materials that can break down over time through biological processes. Compostable materials are specifically designed to break down under defined, controlled conditions. In the Solinatra framework, the key is to ensure material breakdown achieves safe reintegration into natural systems without leaving persistent residues.
Biodegradable describes a material that can be broken down by microorganisms under suitable conditions. Compostable describes a material that meets recognised standards for breakdown under defined composting conditions. Compostable materials are biodegradable, but not all biodegradable materials are compostable.
What does Solinatra mean?
The name Solinatra is derived from two roots: “Soli,” meaning only, and “Natra,” inspired by nature. Together, the name represents the idea of “only natural.”
The name Solinatra is derived from two roots: “Soli,” meaning only, and “Natra,” inspired by nature. Together, the name represents the idea of “only natural.”
What is Solinatra?
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Solinatra is a biomaterials company that develops Natural Engineered Materials.