Marine biodegradable
Mirel meets the standards.
Plastic from corn?
That’s the miracle of Mirel.
Taking the heat
Unlike other biobased plastics, Mirel’s heat resistance is extraordinary.
Environmentally responsible biobased plastic
The past half century has been marked by an astounding growth in the use of plastics and polymers to provide packaging for safer foods, lighter and more durable appliances, and an increased level of consumer convenience. These advantages have created a global industry, yet the majority of these materials are based upon the extraction and processing of fossil carbon, typically oil and gas. In addition to this reliance on non-sustainable source materials, production of traditional plastics has led to increased emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and the accumulation of persistent plastic waste in the environment.
Mirel addresses these issues in multiple ways. A life cycle assessment completed by an independent party reports that the production of Mirel reduces the use of nonrenewable energy by more than 95% and provides a 200% reduction in greenhouse gases (GHG) compared to production of conventional petroleum-based plastics.
Mirel will also biodegrade in a wide range of environments including soil, home compost, industrial compost, and both fresh and salt water. Mirel’s biodegradability may, in fact, help to reduce the persistent plastic waste that litters our landscape and threatens marine environments.
By working with brand owners, retailers and manufacturers we can establish widespread adoption of biobased plastics in the marketplace, and we can continue further on the pathway to reduce oil dependency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.