Industry term for “renewable” or “organic” content. This is measured by radio carbon dating (ASTM D6866) or (EN16137 for EU) C14, since fossil based plastics do not contain carbon 14, this method easily distinguishes between fossil vs renewableBiobased content determines how much organic biopolymer is in the final product. For more on determining how to certify biobased content see Vincotte OK biobased.

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