How does Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper degrade?

Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper is an environmentally friendly material, mainly made of natural plant fibers or bio-based polymers. This kind of paper can be degraded through natural processes after use, and will not exist in the environment for a long time like traditional plastic packaging, causing pollution.

Its degradation process usually includes the following steps:

1. Biodegradation:

The degradation of Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper is first through the action of microorganisms. Microorganisms (such as bacteria and fungi) decompose the organic components in the paper and convert them into carbon dioxide, water and other harmless substances. This process can be completed within a few months in a suitable environment, depending on the temperature, humidity, thickness and composition of the paper.

2. Composting degradation:

In a composting environment, Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper can also degrade rapidly. Composting is a process of converting organic waste into fertilizer through the action of microorganisms and other organic matter. Under composting conditions, this oil-proof paper will be effectively decomposed into harmless organic matter and finally become nutrient-rich soil fertilizer. This process usually occurs under warm and humid conditions.

3. Oxidative degradation:

In addition, in the natural environment, Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper also undergoes oxidative degradation under the action of sunlight and air. The fibers and organic molecules in the paper gradually decompose under the action of oxygen, light and moisture. This process is relatively slow, but it is also much faster than the degradation rate of traditional plastics.

4. Degradation rate:

Compared with traditional plastic packaging materials, Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper degrades faster. Under suitable environmental conditions, it usually decomposes completely within a few months, while traditional plastic materials take hundreds of years to degrade. It is worth noting that the degradation rate is affected by many factors, such as temperature, humidity, exposure time, etc.

5. Environmentally friendly:

Most importantly, the degradation process of Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper does not release harmful chemicals or pollute the environment. After degradation, the remaining substances are natural and can be absorbed by the soil, and have no negative impact on the ecosystem. Therefore, this paper is an extremely environmentally friendly packaging material.

Biodegradable Greaseproof Paper is an ideal environmentally friendly alternative that can be efficiently and harmlessly degraded after use through natural processes such as microbial decomposition, composting and oxidative degradation, reducing the burden on the environment.