4 03, 2024

Landfill-biodegradable plastics complement the circular economy

2024-03-04T16:59:30+10:00By |General Blogs|

Dr. Ross Headifen co-founder of Biogone discusses what is going on in the world of soft plastic recycling in Australia, suggesting the biggest problem is the lack of infrastructure and little demand for its repurpose and how landfill-biodegradable plastics can be an interim solution.

9 01, 2024

Reducing environmental impact at Heatlie

2024-01-09T16:28:05+10:00By |General Blogs|

Seeking to minimise their environmental footprint, while maintaining the integrity and protection of their metal products, Heatlie began exploring alternative packaging solutions. Given their need for packaging that could withstand the sharp edges of metal objects and remain shelf-stable for extended periods, they found Biogone to be a promising solution.

18 10, 2023

Call for clarity – why we need help with recycling definitions

2023-10-18T17:03:25+10:00By |General Blogs|

There is a long way to go in getting the recycling systems right, particularly for plastics, and Australia desperately needs help with our recycling definitions so consumers can better understand what 'contains recycled plastic' really means. Biogone co-founder Dr. Ross Headifen discusses how Australia needs to get our definitions right for consumers, to avoid greenwashing.

8 09, 2023

Innovative agricultural plastic wrap that biodegrades in landfill

2023-10-20T08:29:31+10:00By |Plastic News|

Biogone have launched Australia’s first innovative eco-smart silage wrapping for the farming industry, using biodegradable plastic which addresses the increasing issue of disposable plastic products in landfill. Biogone’s landfill-biodegradable silage stretch film and hay net feature a proprietary additive to make the plastic biodegrade away in landfill, without compromising their recyclability.

5 09, 2023

Sensational supermarket support from Northcote IGA

2023-09-05T17:07:17+10:00By |General Blogs|

For more than 15 years, Steve Vassilopoulos, has owned and managed IGA in Northcote, and Steve knew from the outset that having Biogone on the shelves was the perfect fit for the local community and the eco-conscious demographic, having listened to customers in what they are demanding for products used in every day in households that have an innovative edge.

19 07, 2023

Four Pillars Gin reaching to pillars of sustainability success

2023-07-19T12:14:10+10:00By |General Blogs|

The team at Four Pillars Gin have embarked on their sustainable operations journey including switching to our Biogone landfill-biodegradable pallet stretch wrap, packing tape and bin liners. Nicole Poole, Bottling Manager at Four Pillars said, "I initially began looking for environmentally responsible plastic alternatives that would have the strength and quality to be use daily while helping us meet our sustainability goals. We wanted the practical durability with an eco-conscious edge. That’s a combination which had been eluding us until we found Biogone".

4 06, 2023

How do landfill-biodegradable plastics work?

2023-06-06T19:10:04+10:00By |General Blogs|

Ever wondered how Biogone plastics disappear in landfill an an accelerated rate without leaving any microplastics behind? Our co-founder of Biogone, Dr Ross Headifen explains how landfill-biodegradable plastic technology biodegrades in landfill conditions and how it is tested for its biodegradability.

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