Corn and yam are first made into flour and starch (hence the term starch-based bioplastics). Together with polypropylene (PP), pallets are formed before it is made into Origo.
What Origo is made of
Corn and yam are first made into flour and starch (hence the term starch-based bioplastics). Together with polypropylene (PP), pallets are formed before it is made into Origo.
Due to differences in the properties of CornBag, the quantity of corn and yam starch is 40% with the other 60% being made up of PP. This is still a significant reduction of plastics used compared to pure plastic bags. All PP in CornBag is biodegradable.
PP is added to ensure water-proofing and heat resistance. It also allows Origo to withstand high temperatures. PP is assimilated with the corn and yam starch. Thus the PP will fully biodegrade together with the corn and yam.
What happens after Origo products are thrown away
After Origo is used and discarded, they will be either
dumped in landfills/compost facilities to biodegrade, or,
incinerated, as in the case of Singapore.
In both cases, the waste produced is non-toxic humus and can be used as fertilisers. The gas emitted is also non-toxic. The carbon-neutrality of Origo helps to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into our atmosphere by up to 68% as compared to pure plastic products.
