Industrial Composting

Industrial composting is a managed biological process using controlled temperature, moisture, oxygen, and microbial activity.

Home Compostable

Home compostable describes a material that can biodegrade under suitable home-composting conditions.

Marine Degradation

Marine degradation is the breakdown of a material in marine environments through biological, chemical, and physical processes. The rate and completeness of degradation depend on environmental conditions.

Biodegradation

Biodegradation is the breakdown of a material by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, into simpler natural substances.

Degradation

Degradation is the process by which a material changes or breaks down through biological, chemical, or physical mechanisms. Degradation alone does not indicate complete or safe reintegration into nature.

Breakdown

Breakdown is the physical or chemical change of a material after use. Breakdown alone does not indicate biodegradation or environmental safety.

Food-safe

Food-safe indicates that a material or finished product complies with applicable regulatory requirements for contact with food. Solinatra offers specific grades for food contact applications, which are food safe and developed to comply with relevant regulatory requirements.

Plastic

Plastic is a broad category of materials, typically made from synthetic or semi-synthetic polymers, that can be moulded or shaped during manufacture.

Non-toxic

Non-toxic describes a material that does not contain or release substances known to cause harmful effects at relevant exposure levels during its intended use and end of life.

Process Compatibility

Process compatibility is the ability of a material to be processed using existing industrial manufacturing equipment without significant modification. Natural Engineered Materials are formulated with conventional processing in mind, including injection moulding, thermoforming and extrusion, with compatibility determined by the specific grade and application.

Safe Reintegration

Safe reintegration is the process by which a material breaks down into natural substances that can reintegrate to natural systems without leaving persistent microplastics or toxic residues.

Natural Systems

Natural systems are biological and ecological environments, including soil, freshwater, marine environments, plants, animals, and microbial communities.

Toxic Residues

Toxic residues are harmful substances that remain or are released during the production, use, degradation, or disposal of a material.

Persistent Microplastics

Persistent microplastics are plastic particles that resist biological or environmental breakdown and remain in natural environments for extended periods.

Microplastics

Microplastics are solid plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres that are intentionally manufactured or formed through the fragmentation of larger plastic materials.

Solinatra Trust Mark

The Solinatra Trust Mark identifies products made entirely from Solinatra Natural Engineered Materials. It serves as an ingredient-brand identifier that communicates the use of Solinatra materials.

Natural Engineered Materials

Natural Engineered Materials are Solinatra materials developed using bio-based and naturally sourced ingredients through an ingredient-agnostic approach and engineered as complete formulations around the requirements of a specific application. Each grade considers mechanical performance, compatibility with established manufacturing processes, relevant regulatory requirements and responsible end-of-life.