AnBio has successfully developed the compound material code BG4400 used to produce compostable knives, spoons and forks and is a perfect replacement for single-use plastic products.
Nowadays, when fast-food and takeaway meals become an essential part of modern life, disposable knives, spoons, and forks become popular. It is also one of the main factors causing the increase in plastic waste that leading to environmental pollution.
Under this circumstance, consumers are more responsible for selecting when choosing products that need clear origins, safety standards for health and being environmentally friendly.
With the criteria of being environmentally friendly, it is easy to find knives, spoons, forks made from wood, bamboo… but the most popular are products made from compostable materials. However, there are many knives, spoons and forks on the market that are labeled as compostable products, but it is not actually eco-friendly.
AnBio successfully develops green materials to manufacture knives, spoons and forks
As an enterprise specializing in providing green transformation solutions, researching, manufacturing and trading environmentally friendly materials and products, AnBio is also one of the few businesses that have successfully developed compounds to produce compostable knives, spoons and forks. The compound material code BG4400 used to manufacture compostable knives, spoons and forks is also a perfect replacement for single-use plastic products.
BG4400 is a compound blended from the main ingredient PLA, a bioplastic resin derived from corn starch. BG4400 has a relatively high melting index, which is very suitable for injection molding technology in the production of knives, spoons and forks.
With good quality, stability in the production process, compostable ability and international certificates (BPI Compostable of the U.S, TUV OK Compost of Europe …), BG440 compound is now widely used in numerous factories producing compostable products in many markets around the world, including Europe, North America, Asia…
In Vietnam, compostable knives, spoons and forks branded AnEco available in the market also made from BG4400 material. AnEco knives, spoons and forks are currently very popular and have been present in reputable hotel chains and restaurants such as Daewoo Hotel, Vinpearl Resort, Starbucks …
Besides the application of knives, spoons and forks, BG4400 is also used to produce compostable food trays.
Outstanding advantages of BG4400
Compostable knives, spoons and forks have the appearance, properties and quality similar to that of single-use plastic products. However, if disposable plastic takes thousands of years to fully decompose, compostable knives, spoons and forks made from BG4400 are capable of decomposing in a period of 6-12 months depending on conditions without leaving microplastic that is harmful to the environment and microorganisms.
These products also have outstanding advantages over products made of bamboo and wood thanks to their high antibacterial properties, anti-mold ability. In particular, the product does not have any odors and does not affect the taste of food.
To meet the individual requirements of each customer, knives, spoons and forks made from BG4400 can also be produced in a variety of beautiful colors while still ensuring health safety and environmentally friendly.
With a team of experienced and professional researchers, AnBio is constantly developing green materials. In the coming time, AnBio is expected to launch a number of materials and products with improved features, especially still ensuring the criteria of environmentally friendly.