Symphony receives Brazilian Ecolabel certificate

Plastics specialist Symphony Environmental Technologies has announced that its d2w oxo-biodegradable additive has been certified by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards. ABNT Ecolabel is a life cycle-based ecolabel that is a voluntary method of environmental performance certification and labelling for products and services in Brazil.
 
It is run by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards and is a member of the Global Ecolabelling Network. Symphony claimed that it is the only oxo-biodegradable additive, which are used to make biodegradable plastics, to qualify for the Ecolabel.
 
Michael Laurier, chief executive, Symphony Environmental, said, “The ABNT Ecolabel can now be proudly displayed on plastic products made with d2w, and represents an important step forward. The Ecolabel confirms the environmental credentials of the d2w additive and distinguishes it from all other oxo-biodegradable products on the market.”