D-Grade BIO - ENG by Desch Plantpak

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HOW D-GRADEÂŽBIO IS PRODUCED? Desch Plantpak purchases plant-based biopolymers and produces pellets from them that are suitable for processing into a film. In consultation with growers and retailers we opted for an olive green colour to make the film look as natural as possible. The film is used to produce pots and trays by means of the thermoforming process. Production and punching waste is immediately processed internally into new semi-finished products. In terms of raw materials this ensures optimal logistics performance.

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I AM D-GRADE®BIO YOUR CHOICE FOR NATURE Sustainability is part of our DNA at Desch Plantpak. The fact that we developed D-Grade®BIO is the ultimate proof of this. D-Grade®BIO is the result of many years’ collaboration with universities and leading market parties. Future-proof, because the demand for biobased products is growing rapidly. The D-Grade®BIO product line now includes a representative selection of thermo-shaped pots and trays. When you opt for D-Grade®BIO, you are choosing nature and the future.

OK BIOBASED & OK COMPOST The quality label measures the percentage of a product that is renewable in an exact and scientifically substantiated manner, and awards stars on this basis. This makes verification transparent and consistent.

Our customers are clearly becoming more environmentally aware. This creates a growing sales market for products made from renewable raw materials. The customer’s environmentallyconscious motivation also results in the need for an independent, quality guarantee for the renewability of the raw materials. The ‘OK Biobased’ quality label satisfies this need.

Based on the established percentage of renewable raw materials (% Biobased), a product is awarded 1, 2, 3 or 4 stars. D-Grade®BIO is classified as ‘4 star OK Biobased’ – the highest possible rating – and is also ‘OK Compost industrial certified’.

In contrast to the LCA (Life Cycle Analysis), the research method behind the OK biobased quality label is extremely simple.

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Between 20% and 40% Biobased Between 40% and 60% Biobased Between 60% and 80% Biobased Over 80% Biobased Guaranteed industrially compostable

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Plants convert raw material into biopolymers

Absorption of CO2 and H2O through plant growth

Production of biopots and biotrays

Composting or natural breakdown - CO2 and H2O

Use of the GradeÂŽBIO products

LIFECYCLE OF D-GRADE®BIO D-Grade® contributes to a healthy environment because during its production far less energy is consumed and far less CO2 is emitted than during the production of similar products of recycled polypropylene. Moreover, we only use renewable energy and guarantee the technical and economic usability of our products. D-Grade®BIO is produced from 100% natural raw materials. D-Grade®BIO products are 100% biodegradable and industrially compostable in accordance with the EN 13432 standard. D-Grade®BIO is TüV OK Compost certified under number O 09-376-D and TüV OK Biobased**** certified under number B 10-054-A.

CLIMATE CHANGE (KG C02-EQ) 0,05

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0,00 PP Injection moulding

PP Virgin Thermo forming

PLA Virgin Thermo forming

PP Recycled Thermo forming

D-GRADEÂ®BIO Thermo forming

D-GRADE®BIO FOOTPRINT The D-Grade®BIO products, made from natural raw materials, are 100% industrially compostable and have an extremely low carbon footprint. Official LCA calculations by Ecochain reveal that during production, D-Grade®BIO produce 30% less CO2 emissions than a similar product made from recycled polypropylene.

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PERFECT POT FOR AUTOMATION Desch Plantpak devises and creates innovative solutions for the professional horticulture sector. Pots that can be seamlessly integrated are an absolute must for growers with efficient automation processes. From destacking and filling the D-GradeÂŽBIO pots, up to and including packing them and making them ready to be shipped for retail, each step must run without a hitch. D-GradeÂŽBIO is the ideal product for any grower that aims to effectively make its business operations sustainable. Like us.

HYDROPONICS Growing lettuce on water and nutrients has expanded considerably in recent years. The plants grow in small hydroponic pots with lots of slits, also called slit pots. Water and nutrients can easily reach the roots and the plant is provided with sufficient stability. Growers can effectively cultivate their crops, which can be shipped straight to the store when ready. Once the crops are harvested the D-GradeÂŽBIO Hydroponic pots can be industrially composted. And this significantly reduces the amount of waste compared with plastic growing pots.

ADDED VALUE FOR PLANTS D-Grade®BIO pots offer diverse types of plants added value. Customers can choose between the standard D-Grade®BIO print or a customised version. It is important that the pot features a clear description for the consumer. The rear of the standard D-Grade®BIO print always features the TüV certification with the accompanying text. An ‘I am’ version is also available.

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D-GRADE®BIO CONCEPTS D-Grade®BIO is ideal for use in concepts. New trends are at your fingertips in combination with other natural and environmentally friendly products. Herbs do especially well in D-Grade®BIO. Desch Plantpak has its own design studio, which possesses knowledge of the whole sector; encompassing retail and consumers. Appealing co-creations are published in our trend and inspiration magazine ‘Colour your Story’.

D-GRADEÂ®BIO-BASED PRODUCTS - FLOWERPOTS IN DIVERSE SIZES - starting at 8 cm

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- SLIT POT FOR HYDROPONICS - 6 cm - SQUARE POTS - GROWING BOWLS AND CONTAINERS - TRAYS AND PACKS

For a complete overview of all D-gradeÂŽBIO products, check out our website DESCH.NL