Frequently Asked Questions

The greatest benefit is that disposable packaging becomes recyclable with all the properties of biodegradability and compostability, as it does not have the traditional plastic film.

Statistically, most plastic ends up in oceans, followed by rivers, lakes, fields, and green areas. On average, the daily amount of plastic equivalent to 2,000 full trucks ends up in nature.

The data indicates that globally, approximately 46% of plastic waste ends up in landfills, of which 22% remains to decompose in the landfill, 15% is collected for recycling, while just under 9% is actually recycled.

Recycling plays a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment, as it helps conserve natural resources and contributes to the circular economy. Waste becomes a secondary resource for production, thus achieving "zero waste."

The general definition of a circular economy can be described as:

• Sustainable management of limited resources
• Maximizing the use of recyclable resources
• Minimizing waste and converting waste into resources

In other words, we transform the linear economy into a circular one, which can repeatedly create added value and resources from previously invested values and resources.

The linear economy is a traditional approach to production and consumption: resource extraction, creation processes, distribution, consumption, and finally waste, which concludes this process linearly.

Under zero waste or a policy without waste, everything should be fully utilized at every stage of a product's life cycle. As the final destination of a used or consumed product, waste becomes the beginning and birth of something new.

WBBC (Water Based Barrier Coating) is a water-based coating made from natural polymers that is applied over a layer of paper, rendering it resistant to water and grease while enhancing the overall structural strength of the cardboard/paper. The water-based barrier coating is the only and most successful option for a barrier without plastic lining, or resin, which currently constitutes 34% of the total plastic market.

On average, 430 million tons of plastic are produced annually, of which 285 million tons are used for single-use or short-term consumption.

It is impossible to recycle because the plastic film (PET/PE) merges with the paper before the production process of traditional disposable packaging. After the used packaging is discarded, at best it will be incinerated, and at worst, it will be left to degrade for the next 50 years, as it is impossible to separate the paper from the plastic film and thus sort the recyclable materials. Therefore, recycling units do not accept the recycling of traditional paper cups with plastic film, because there is still no technology that would separate these materials.

That is also one of the major benefits of BioHub cups because our customers have the option to sell recyclable waste after its use.

Reusing cups, containers, bags, bowls, etc., is the most suitable option as it reduces the negative impact on the environment. Since this is often difficult to achieve in practice, almost impossible, the most appropriate solution would be to use eco-friendly substitutes such as:

Biodegradable, recyclable, compostable packaging without plastic

Recycled packaging

Exactly, our mission is to offer everyone environmentally friendly single-use products, thus allowing every consumer to contribute to the preservation of the planet.

WBBC consists of four elements:

• Fillers - calcium carbonate, kaolin, or talc - enhance the performance of WBBC products.
• Natural additives Natural additives - enhance the functionality and efficiency of WBBC products.
• Binders - Specifically, latex used to create the binder is one of the most important components, as its chemical composition defines the effectiveness, quality, and properties of WBBC products.
• Water - a key ingredient whose role determines the performance and efficiency of the product.

By combining the above-mentioned elements, effective hydrophobic products are created.

The main benefits are:

• The product is plastic-free.
• Reducing the use of PE/PET petroleum plastic in disposable packaging
• Recyclability
• Biodegradability
• Compostability
• Preservation of nature and environmental protection

Disadvantages:

• Technology that is in development
• Established market of products with plastic components. WBBC is a change to adapt to, with the aim of environmental preservation
• A more expensive substitute and its production, as well as the selling price of the product

The benefits extend to businesses through cost savings, promoting recycling, and in turn, aiding the development of WBBC products to become primary substitutes.