Biodegradable plastics for agriculture and horticulture
M·VERA® plastics with certification specified for each compound, e.g. for industrial composting, home composting or soil degradability in accordance with the relevant standards
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Soil-biodegradable bioplastic for mulch films
The M·VERA® A5002 plastic compound has been specially developed for the production of mulch films. M·VERA® A5002 is certified by DIN CERTCO as Biodegradable in Soil in accordance with EN 17033:2018-03, based on the defined criteria. Mulch films made from the bioplastic M·VERA® A5002 offer a time-saving and practical solution for agriculture: after the harvest, they can be left in the field and ploughed under – without the need for laborious collection, costly disposal or soil erosion.
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Mulch films made from M·VERA® A5002, which are certified as soil degradable, can be ploughed into the soil after harvest.
Benefits of mulch film certified as soil degradable
No disposal needed: Plough under after harvest.
Biodegradable: Certified by DIN EN 17033.
Disintegration: Decomposed by soil microorganisms. Leaves no harmful residues, maintaining soil quality.
Food contact approved: Safe for agricultural use.
Easy installation: Compatible with conventional farming and production equipment.
Durable: Good tear resistance and strength.
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Options for your fields
Our bioplastics for mulch films
Industrial compostable bioplastic
Are you looking for an industrial compostable material for mulch films? You'll find it here!
M·VERA® A5001
Soil-biodegradable bioplastic
If you are looking for a soil degradable plastic for mulch films, why not try our M·VERA® A5002?
M·VERA® A5002
Colour and UV protection
We have the suitable AF-Eco® carbon black masterbatch for you to colour the mulch film and protect it from UV radiation!
Carbon black masterbatch
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Whether soil-biodegradable, home compostable or industrial compostable: produce your plant clip from M·VERA® bioplastics. Details of the relevant certifications can be found for each M·VERA® compound.
Biodegradable plant clips
We offer three compounds for manufacturing plant clips. Depending on the clip design – whether with or without a hinge – and the specific requirements in terms of strength, flexibility and biodegradability, various compounds are available. Our M·VERA® portfolio includes materials that are soil degradable, home compostable, and industrially compostable. This means you will find the right material solution for your application.
Bioplastics for plant clips
Below you will find a selection of our materials that are particularly suitable for plant clips. We would also be happy to advise you on our other plastics.
For clips with hinge – made from soil degradable bioplastic
Our biodegradable M·VERA® GP1045, which is certified OK compost HOME and OK biodegradable SOIL, is particularly suitable for hinged plant clips. Thanks to its high bendability, M·VERA® GP1045 offers the necessary flexibility.
For clips without hinge – made from soil degradable bioplastic
The M·VERA® GP1012 is suitable for plant clips without hinges. The compound has OK compost HOME and OK biodegradable SOIL certification and contains over 98% biobased material in the polymer.
For clips without hinge – made from industrial compostable bioplastic
If industrial compostability is sufficient, M·VERA® GP1015 is a good material for plant clips without hinges. The slightly stiffer material has an organic content of 68% in the polymer.
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Plant pots certified as Biodegradable in Soil can be planted along with the plants.
Home and soil biodegradable plastic for plant pots
M·VERA® GP1045 is particularly well-suited to applications such as flower pots, which can benefit from biodegradability. M·VERA® GP1045 is certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as OK compost HOME in accordance with NF T51-800 [11-2015], based on the criteria defined below. In addition, M·VERA® GP1045 is also certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as OK biodegradable SOIL in accordance with ISO 17556/EN 13432, based on the criteria defined below. This means that, under specific conditions, the plastic can biodegrade both in domestic compost and in soil.
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For forestry and landscaping: Tree protection sleeves can be made from the bioplastic M·VERA® GP4001.
Plastic for industrial compostable tree protection covers
M·VERA® GP4001 is certified by TÜV AUSTRIA as OK compost INDUSTRIAL in accordance with EN 13432, based on the criteria set out below. This bioplastic is particularly suitable for the extrusion of tree protection sleeves and offers an alternative material for forestry and landscaping.
Certifications for bioplastics
Testing for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The tests are carried out at approx. 60 °C:
1. Disintegration (end product): Min. 90 % must disintegrate within 12 weeks; remaining parts must not be larger than 2 mm
2. Biodegradation (powder): Min. 90 % within 6 months; measurement of CO2
Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
Testing for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The tests are carried out at approx. 28 °C
1. Disintegration (end product): Min. 90 % must disintegrate within 26 weeks; remaining parts must not be larger than 2 mm
2. Biodegradation (powder): Min. 90 % within 12 months; measurement of CO2
Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
The test for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The test is carried out on the ground compound at approx. 23 °C
- Biodegradation: Min. 90 % within 24 months; measurement of CO2Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
The test for certain limit values of heavy metals must first be successfully completed
The test is carried out on the ground compound at approx. 23 °C
- Biodegradation: Min. 90 % within 24 months; measurement of CO2Ecotoxicity test: Growth test with two plant species
Nitrification test and earthworm test
Request advice on bioplastics for agriculture and horticulture!
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