Biodegradability

Biodegradability

Kaneka Green Planet™ Will Degrade In Various Environments

Kaneka Green Planet compound grades are stable under everyday usage conditions. Kaneka Green Planet compounds will begin to degrade and convert back to nature if disposed of in various environments depending on conditions.

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Kaneka Green Planet Compounds are Both Biobased
and Biodegradable

Available Materials, New and Conventional

Fossil-Based Plastics Last a Lifetime!

Kaneka believes that an alternative solution is necessary because our landfills and our oceans are filling up with waste that takes many years to disappear.

Biodegradability of Kaneka Green Planet Film

Biodegradability of Kaneka Green Planet 20 micron film in soil @ 30°c

For more information, see our compostability / degradability disclaimer