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Normec OWS and B4Plastics: Innovating for Sustainability

In a groundbreaking development in the realm of sustainable materials, Normec OWS, a global frontrunner in biodegradability and compostability testing, has partnered with Belgian biomaterial pioneer B4Plastics to launch a revolutionary pre-screening platform for biodegradation. This innovative platform is set to address significant bottlenecks in the testing processes of biodegradable materials, ultimately accelerating the shift towards a future devoid of microplastics.

Meeting Industry Demands

The demand for faster and more economical biodegradation testing methods has never been more pressing. The new platform from Normec OWS and B4Plastics encompasses advanced pre-screening tests that foster synergistic interactions, generating vast amounts of big data essential for predictive modeling. This significant technological leap promises to shorten the testing timeline, enabling companies to bring sustainable products to market more swiftly.

Sam Deconinck, Business Development Director at Normec OWS, stated, “Market expectations are evolving. Beyond traditional applications, there is an increasing need for testing of long-lasting products in natural environments like soil and marine waters. The industry requires quicker responses regarding where, how fast, and to what extent materials will biodegrade.”

In this collaborative effort, Normec OWS has reinvented biodegradability testing protocols, resulting in a high-performance pre-screening platform. This advancement is critical for generating large datasets needed for predictive modeling, streamlining the development timelines for sustainable products substantially.

B4Plastics’ Unique Position

B4Plastics has positioned itself uniquely in the biomaterials landscape by engineering customized biodegradation rates for its bio-based products. According to Stefaan De Wildeman, Director of B4Plastics,