Eco Flo Box - Biodegradable Loosefill
	Frequently Asked Questions EcoFlo performed most favourably in the packaging of light and delicate goods when compared with other loosefills, in terms of displaying no signs of product migration or breakage during drop tests and transport tests.Brunel University Independent scientific tests prove EcoFlo offers superior protection compared to polystyrene. The results of the tests to compare the performance of biodegradable loosefill from Green Light Products and EPS loosefill products show that, under the conditions applied, a product packaged in the biodegradable loosefill remains undamaged, without having shifted during dropping or excessive vibrating. This material was the only material to give a satisfactory and consistent result.University of Humberside EcoFlo may be 100% biodegradable, but does it perform as well as polystyrene? Yes, if not better! Independent tests by Brunel University and the University of Humberside show that EcoFlo prevents product migration and provides better impact protection than polystyrene. EcoFlo is made from starch. What difference does that make? EcoFlo is biodegradable and conforms to EN13432, making it suitable for domestic ormunicipal compost. It will dissolve in water which eliminates the problem of littering. Starch is an annually renewable resource, not a depleting resource like petro-chemical based polystyrene. Is the production process environmental? Yes! Using a low energy, single stage production process, compared to the multi stage, high energy process used for producing polystyrene. EcoFlo uses steam instead of pentane gas as the blowing agent. How will my customers and I be affected by the Waste PackagingLegislation? Compared to polystyrene you and your customers will have a lower recycling and recovery obligation and reduced costs. Does it attract rodents? No! This is a common misconception. Rentokil state EcoFlo will not attract rodents any more than products such as polystyrene, paper or cardboard. EcoFlo compresses more than polystyrene.