Sustainability and eco-friendliness are more important now than ever before, and at Inspire Hardware, we take this seriously. One of the ways we promote sustainability is through our choice of packaging materials. Today, we’re going to talk about D2W biodegradable plastic and how it compares to other forms of plastic.

D2W, or “degradable to water”, is a type of biodegradable plastic that has been developed to address the growing problem of plastic waste. Unlike traditional plastics, which can take hundreds of years to break down, D2W biodegradable plastic is designed to degrade within a few years of being discarded.

D2W biodegradable plastic works by breaking down into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass when exposed to the environment. This is achieved through the use of a special additive that is mixed in with the plastic resin. The result is a plastic that is not only biodegradable, but also compostable, which means it can be safely broken down in composting environments.

So, how does D2W biodegradable plastic compare to other forms of plastic? Well, traditional plastics, like polyethylene, will persist in the environment for hundreds of years and release toxic chemicals into the soil and water as they break down. In contrast, D2W biodegradable plastic is a much more eco-friendly alternative. It also performs better than traditional biodegradable plastics, which can often release toxic chemicals or leave microplastics behind as they degrade.

At Inspire Hardware, we believe that small steps towards sustainability can have a big impact, and that's why we will be integrating D2W biodegradable plastic in our packaging. We understand that not everyone is familiar with this type of plastic, but we hope this blog post has helped to shed some light on what D2W biodegradable plastic is and how it compares to other forms of plastic.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about sustainability and packaging with Inspire Hardware.