Two labels to preserve
marine ecosystems
The "Non Toxic" and "Biodegradable and Non Toxic" labels developed by Plastic At Sea are essential for promoting the sustainability of new-generation plastics and reducing marine pollution.
The results of our marine tests play an essential role in guiding consumers and companies towards more responsible practices, helping to protect our environment and our health.
Add value to your R&D efforts with a label and make them part of your CSR approach.
Our labels
Who are they for?
These labels are aimed at manufacturers and processors of plastic objects who wish to adopt practices that respect the marine environment in their use of plastic polymers, additives, inks and glues.
They are also aimed at consumers, offering them a means of recognizing and supporting companies committed to protecting the marine environment.
BIODEGRADABLE AND NON-TOXIC LABEL
Le label « Biodégradable et non Toxique », développé par Plastic At Sea, certifie qu’une matière ou un produit fini est considéré comme biodégradable en milieu marin lorsqu’il présente des caractéristiques biologiques de même ordre de grandeur que la cellulose grade 42, référentiel universel normé. Ce test doit être couplé au test d’écotoxicité afin de garantir que les composants ne sont pas nocifs pour l’environnement en se dégradant.
NON-TOXIC LABEL
The "non-toxic" label, developed by Plastic At Sea, certifies that a material or finished product is considered non-toxic in the marine environment when it presents toxicity characteristics that are not harmful to the environment compared to cellulose grade 42, a universal standardized reference.
Benefits
of adopting the Label
By opting for labelled products, companies are responding to growing consumer expectations in terms of sustainability, and strengthening their market position as responsible players committed to preserving the environment.
Commitment
& transparency
Evaluation grid for obtaining labels
To obtain the "Biodegradable and Non-Toxic " label, materials must comply with several strict criteria:
1. Achieve a minimum percentage of biodegradation after 4 months or 90% after 24 months, compared to cellulose.
2. Do not induce acute toxic effects after micronization and 2 months of leaching.
3. Maintain stress protein levels similar to those of organisms exposed to cellulose for 100 days.
4. Provide energy reserves equivalent to those observed in organisms exposed to cellulose after 100 days.
5. Ensure shell growth similar to that of organisms exposed to cellulose after 100 days.
For the " Non Toxic " label, only criteria 2 to 5 must be met.
Affixing methods
Plastic At Sea's certification enables us to display the "Non Toxic" and "Biodegradable and Non Toxic" labels, together with our logo, on compliant products. This label guarantees that the products have been rigorously tested and meet the defined environmental requirements.
