The New Age Green Mission Begins... Truegreen Greendiamz Biotech - India's first Dedicated Manufacturing facility for 100% BIODEGRABABLE & COMPOSTABLE Plastic at Ahmedabad
Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd. in association with its partner Limagrain - France brings first fully biodegradable and compostable bioplastic material to INDIA - Truegreen bioplastic film is made from Biolice® raw material -100% biodegradable and 100% compostable - A safe alternative to plastic - Biolice® is biodegradable to EN 13432 Holding OK COMPOST (international certification)
Tweet-- A historical milestone was laid in Ahmedabad with the launch of India's first unit to manufacture sheets and bags dedicated to Bioplastic only. This is an excellent innovation that is an alternative to plastic for consumer and industrial products. The sheets produced are termed as "Bioplastic" - Bio as it is 100% biodegradable and compostable and it is very similar to plastic in terms of strength and usage. The product is branded as Truegreen.
Truegreen Film is made from Biolice® raw material which is a biodegradable polymer. Biolice® is exclusively used by Greendiamz Biotech to manufacture Truegreen products in Ahmedabad. Biolice® benefits from the "OK Compost" and "Kompostierbar" certification, which, in accordance with European Standard EN 13432, guarantees the product's complete decomposition in less than twenty four weeks with no toxic risk to the environment. The bioplastic products manufactured using Biolice® after normal disposal in soil are broken down by micro-organisms. This process which is traditional and natural for solid waste disposal produces good quality humus, suitable for use in gardening or agriculture.
Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd is a world class manufacturing facility located at Bavla. It is the fruitful out come of the MOU signed with the Govt of Gujarat at Vibrant Summit 2009 and visionary Mr. Champat Sanghvi, Chairman - Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd; got hold on to the novel initiative and went ahead giving shape to his Green dream. Greendiamz Biotech plant is implementing their environmental friendly philosophy by using Solar Lights and by barring plastic element entering the facility.
Mr. David Pearson, Marketing Director, Limagrain Céréales, France mentioned, "India is a major world economy with the second largest population. It therefore produces large quantities of plastic-based waste, which is the root cause many health and environment hazards. According to various sources, the per capita annual consumption of plastic in the country stood at 150 bags per person and is expected to go up to 200 no.s by 2011. In addition to this the Plastic Development Council states that India is expected to be the third largest consumer of plastics after US and China by 2011. Keeping in view the increasing future demand we have provided a Green Solution to today's world. Thus; I believe Biolice® from Limagrain Céréales is the new age solution to manufacture environmental friendly solutions including biodegradable products that are technologically advanced and internationally certified. "
"The launch of Truegreen brand will be commemorated as a historical event in the coming days. The product line available with us will not only be a complete substitute to plastic but shall propel various other benefits to the consumer. With its non-dependency on petroleum products 'Truegreen' bio-plastic is not only environmentally friendly but also has a long term economical benefits both for humanity and ecology. Truegreen will prove a big respite to many pollution control bodies investing huge amounts on Waste management", said Mr. Ronnie Khajotia, CEO TrueGreen - Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Commenting on the launch of the Green initiative, Mr. Dipack Sangghvi, Director Truegreen Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd. said, "It is a moment of pride to give the nation a Dream project which is extremely essential in today's world. The responsible citizens, Corporate India, government bodies etc. today are 'going green'; these bodies are investing a lot to accomplish the same. The formulation of TRUEGREEN - a new revolution to save the environment has been embarked upon and it is overwhelming to share the fact that we are Born Green, hence we have given shape to the Future NOW!"
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About Truegreen
'Truegreen' produces the most practical, environmentally safe and affordable alternative to plastic - 'Truegreen' bio-plastic. TrueGreen is manufactured and marketed exclusively by Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd. in India. Dedicated to fostering a more sustainable future, 'Truegreen' offers a unique range of environmentally friendly solutions, including biodegradable products, waste disposal solutions and waste-to-fuel products in the south Asian and GCC regions.
Technologically advanced and internationally certified, 'Truegreen' is manufactured and marketed exclusively by Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering eco-enterprise based in Dubai. The 'Truegreen' bio-plastic range is manufactured using Biolice®, a fully compostable and 100% biodegradable plastic-like material. Manufactured from naturally grown raw material derived from renewable resources, Biolice® bears the OK COMPOST label and complies with the European Norm EN 13432. These standards imply that soil bacteria will decompose 95% of the material to carbon, oxygen and non-toxic biomass within 180 days.
The 'Truegreen' bio-plastic range manufactured from Biolice® includes,
- 'Truegreen' film for custom-printed carry bags, duffle bags and other tailor-made bags
- 'Truegreen' fast-food containers/boxes in tailor-made shapes and sizes
- 'Truegreen' clamshells and other thermoformed products
- 'Truegreen' mulch film for use in agriculture and horticulture
- 'Truegreen' lining material for jute bags, canvas bags and paper bags to give a truly "biodegradable" tag to these natural fibres
- Industrial films (single layer or co-extrusion): Mulch films for agricultural, horticultural and market gardening use; Films for seaweed and mud therapy (thalasso); free films for heavy duty sacks; Packing films and laminating films; Stretch film and stretch hoods; Protective sheaths and covers; Netting
- Rigid applications - Thermoformed products: Thin wall packaging; Bins, containers and plant pots; Multi-cell and standard seed trays; Clamshells for retail products; Shape extruded products; Cotton buds
Truegreen' does not use any petroleum products in its complete manufacturing cycle, making the products truly environment friendly and providing an economical edge. A five-year plan by Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd. sees 'Truegreen' bio-plastic capturing at least 5% of the market share in the packaging sector alone.
Using 'Truegreen' bio-plastic products is your opportunity to contribute to the future of the coming generations. Switching to Truegreen bioplastic takes your loved ones away from the hazards of plastic products- enabling a greener tomorrow.
Your choice will shape the future of the generations to come.
Choose Truegreen and support the earth