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How PHA is made, and how it biodegrades
From plant sugars and oils to a clean return to nature.
- Step 1
Plant sugars and oils are fermented by microorganisms to make PHA.
- Step 2
PHA is extracted from the microbes using water. The PHA is used to make New Wave Cups and Straws.
- Step 3
PHA starts to biodegrade in soil, marine environments, and compost by microbial action.
- Step 4
The byproducts of PHA biodegradation are CO₂ and H₂O.
The plastic that actually disappears and why that matters more than you think
Most biodegradable plastics still leave behind microplastics and nanoplastics that persist for centuries. PHA is different. Because it is a naturally occurring...
Read more →Understanding TÜV Austria Certifications for PHA
TÜV Austria certifications help verify where and how materials biodegrade. Learn what this means for Solon PHA and why New Wave Plastics...
Read more →What Biodegradable Really Means and Why PHA Matters
Biodegradable and compostable claims can be confusing. Learn what these terms really mean and why New Wave Plastics uses TÜV certified Solon...
Read more →Is PHA the Future of Single-Use Plastic Alternatives?
PHA is a natural polymer made by bacteria and has existed in the environment long before humans. Unlike traditional plastic, PHA does...
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