Kaneka Green Planet Applications
Kaneka Green Planet® Applications
What is Kaneka Green Planet®
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Kaneka Green Planet®
compounds are biopolymers in the family of PHAs or Polyhydroxyalkanoates.Kaneka Green Planet grades are polyesters produced from materials found in nature using numerous microorganisms including bacteria that can be found in soil. Kaneka Green Planet grades are produced via an innovative bio-fermentation process using plants as feedstock.
What makes Kaneka Green Planet compounds so different, is that Kaneka, through a proprietary patented process, combines 2 monomers together: 3-Hydroxyhexanoate with 3-Hydroxybutyrate to make different types of Kaneka Green Planet. The concentration of each monomer during the polymerization process will create a different type of copolymer that can lead to different types of applications.
This technique allows us to custom create multiple grades of Kaneka Green Planet that will mimic a wide variety of traditional plastic shapes. This also makes Kaneka Green Planet compounds marine biodegradable , soil biodegradable , and compostable. Kaneka Green Planet grades have many superior advantages when compared with other biopolymers .
Worldwide Current Plastic Statistic
World production of plastic: 400+ Million Metric Tons per year- Plastic recycling rate: only 9%
- Plastic produced for packaging: 40-50%
- Plastic packaging material usage: 40% is single use
World production of plastic: 400+ Million Metric Tons per yearPHBH™ MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
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Kaneka Green Planet's
Unique Advantage
Kaneka Green Planet®
compounds will break down with bio-based material in compost facility under a balance of heat.- Marine Biodegradable
- Soil Biodegradable
- Home Compostable
- Industrially Compostable
- Heat Resistant
- Made with BioBased Feedstock
- Provides Superior Vapor and Oxygen Barrier Properties
- Food Contact Accepted by the FDA
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Superior to Other Biopolymers
Biopolymers in Various Environments
| Marine Biodegradable | Fresh Water Biodegradable | Soil Biodegradable | Home Compostable | Land Biodegradable | Anaerobically Digestable | Industrially Compostable | |
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| PHBH TH | |||||||
| PBSA | |||||||
| PBAT | |||||||
| PLA |
Kaneka Green Planet® Applications
Watch it in Action
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- Microwave Safe
- Dishwasher Safe
- Durable
- Heat Resistant
Biodegradability of Kaneka Green Planet® Film
