Glossary
Definitions of key material and system terms used by Solinatra.
End of Life
End of life refers to what happens to a material or product after its intended use. The available pathway depends on the product, local waste infrastructure, and the conditions in which the material is treated.
End of life refers to what happens to a material or product after its intended use. The available pathway depends on the product, local waste infrastructure, and the conditions in which the material is treated.
Responsible End-of-life
Responsible end-of-life means considering what should happen to a material after use as part of its development. The relevant route depends on the material grade, application, market, available infrastructure and supporting evidence. Depending on these factors, a supported route may include biodegradation, industrial composting, recycling or another appropriate pathway.
For materials compatible with biodegradation or composting, the responsible end-of-life route support reintegration into natural systems under the relevant validated conditions.
Responsible end-of-life means considering what should happen to a material after use as part of its development. The relevant route depends on the material grade, application, market, available infrastructure and supporting evidence. Depending on these factors, a supported route may include biodegradation, industrial composting, recycling or another appropriate pathway.
For materials compatible with biodegradation or composting, the responsible end-of-life route support reintegration into natural systems under the relevant validated conditions.
Bio-based and Naturally Sourced Ingredients
Bio-based and naturally sourced ingredients describes the composition approach used in Solinatra Natural Engineered Materials. Ingredients may include naturally sourced materials, bio-based polymers and functional ingredients selected according to the requirements of the grade and application.
Bio-based and naturally sourced ingredients describes the composition approach used in Solinatra Natural Engineered Materials. Ingredients may include naturally sourced materials, bio-based polymers and functional ingredients selected according to the requirements of the grade and application.
What is Solinatra?
Solinatra is a biomaterials company developing Natural Engineered Materials.
Solinatra is a biomaterials company developing Natural Engineered Materials.
Circular Economy
A circular economy is an economic system that aims to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible by reducing waste and supporting reuse, repair, remanufacturing, recycling, and appropriate biological end-of-life pathways.
A circular economy is an economic system that aims to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible by reducing waste and supporting reuse, repair, remanufacturing, recycling, and appropriate biological end-of-life pathways.
Low Impact
Low impact is a comparative term indicating that a product, material, or activity has a lower measured environmental impact than a stated alternative. The basis for comparison should be clearly identified.
Fossil-Free
Fossil-free describes a material or product that does not contain ingredients or additives derived from fossil resources such as petroleum, natural gas, or coal. The term refers to material origin and does not, on its own, describe environmental performance or end-of-life behaviour.
Biopolymer
Biopolymer is a general term for polymers that are bio-based, biodegradable, or both. The term does not describe a material's complete environmental behaviour.
Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic digestion is a biological process in which microorganisms break down organic materials in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas.
Anaerobic digestion is a biological process in which microorganisms break down organic materials in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas.
Incineration
Incineration is the controlled burning of waste, with some facilities recovering energy during the process.
Incineration is the controlled burning of waste, with some facilities recovering energy during the process.
Biobased Polymer
A biobased polymer is a polymer derived wholly or partly from biological resources. Biobased describes origin and does not, by itself, determine biodegradability, compostability or regulatory classification.
Engineered Polymer Matrix
The engineered polymer matrix is the polymer-based part of a Natural Engineered Materials formulation that contributes to the material’s structure, processing behaviour and performance. Depending on the grade, it may include biobased polymers such as PLA, PHA or PHBV.
The engineered polymer matrix is the polymer-based part of a Natural Engineered Materials formulation that contributes to the material’s structure, processing behaviour and performance. Depending on the grade, it may include biobased polymers such as PLA, PHA or PHBV.
Ingredient-agnostic
Ingredient-agnostic describes Solinatra's approach to material formulation in which Natural Engineered Materials are not tied to one fixed feedstock or ingredient. Inputs can be selected and combined according to the requirements of the grade and intended application, while still following the core Natural Engineered Materials principles for composition, performance, processing, regulatory requirements and responsible end-of-life.
Ingredient-agnostic describes Solinatra's approach to material formulation in which Natural Engineered Materials are not tied to one fixed feedstock or ingredient. Inputs can be selected and combined according to the requirements of the grade and intended application, while still following the core Natural Engineered Materials principles for composition, performance, processing, regulatory requirements and responsible end-of-life.
Made of Solinatra®
Made of Solinatra® is an ingredient-brand statement indicating that an entire product is made from Solinatra Natural Engineered Materials.
Made of Solinatra® is an ingredient-brand statement indicating that an entire product is made from Solinatra Natural Engineered Materials.
Climate Impact
Climate impact refers to the greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related effects associated with a material, product, or activity.
Carbon Footprint
Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a material, product, or activity across a defined lifecycle.
Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with a material, product, or activity across a defined lifecycle.
Sustainable
Sustainable is a broad term describing the ability to reduce negative environmental, social, and economic impacts over time. Sustainability claims should identify the specific impacts, evidence, and scope being assessed.