3 How to dispose of a Greeny? If not contaminated Place in a Compose or Green Waste bin. The difference between Biodegradable & Compostable AWTA 62-1994 Section 4 Fluid Absorption Capacity 5-ply Bluey 60cm × 40cm 8-ply Bluey 60cm x 40cm Haines® Greeny® 57×40cm Percentage Fluid Absorption 397% 499% 552% Total Product Fluid Holding Capacity 0.1 L 0.1 L 0.2 L Fluid Holding Capacity 0.5 litre/m2 0.7 litre/m2 0.8 litre/m2 Fluid absorption AWTA ASTM E96-2016 Water Vapour Transmission/ Breathability – “Water Method” 5-ply Bluey 60cm × 40cm 8-ply Bluey 60cm x 40cm Haines® Greeny® 57×40cm Mean Water Vapour Transmission 8.968 g/24h.m N/A 126.306 g/24h.m Breathability Testing results BIODEGRADABLE A biodegradable product is one capable of decomposing at some point but usually needs help from biological agents such as bacteria. This process can take years. • B reaks down completely into all natural elements • M ay leave behind micro-plastics, but cause no harm to surroundings • No toxicity in soil COMPOSTABLE A compostable product is one capable of breaking down into soil, within 180 days, leaving no toxicity behind. • Breaks down completely into all natural elements - 90% or more to CO2, with the remaining going to water and biomass = valuable compost • No micro-plastics • No toxicity in soil If contaminated With bodily fluids, place in a Clinical Waste bin for incineration. When bioplastics are incinerated, the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere is equal to that fixed during their growth by the plants that serve as raw material. This is an asset compared to oil. based plastic.
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