Investigation of the biological degradation of foils in salt water

BASF develops certified biodegradable products, for example, compostable bags, for specific intended end-of-life options, like composting.

To understand how these products will biodegrade in non-intended end-of-life environments, extensive testing is undergone in marine environments.

BASF works with cooperation partners to conduct field trials in a range of marine zones and in parallel develops the corresponding lab methods which are transferred into standards.