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By photosynthesis 100 billion tons of plant materials grow worldwide annually. The photosynthesis process absorbs CO2 from the air, reducing the greenhouse effect and producing vital oxygen.
When a plant dies, it rots and disintegrates into its natural components water and CO2. This material cycle of ever regrowing resources is the model for Natural Polymers.
Modern technology allows the production of Natural Polymers from locally grown plants, such as corn, potatoes or grain. The materials obtained this way are very similar to conventional plastics and can be processed with the same technologies and machines. If NaKu (Natural Polymer) is exposed to wind, weather and bacteria, over a prolonged period of time (several weeks to months) it rots. Products made of Natural Polymer can be disposed through household waste after use or can be composted.
NaKu has set itself the goal of developing, applying and using this environmentally friendly and resource-efficient technologies.
> Advantages of Natural Polymers
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Area of application:
Natural Polymers are used because of their good biodegradability and high bio- compatibility in a wide range of applications in industry. Especially everyday products with short life spans are ideally suited. The use of natural plastics ranges from shopping bags, foils, cups, party tableware, disposable items, hygiene products, fruit, vegetable and bread packaging to self-dissolving suture.
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