Vappro VBCI 826 Soluplast
Company:
Magna International Pte Ltd
Country: Singapore
Category: Other
Vappro VBCI 826 Soluplast is an anti-corrosion, biodegradable non-toxic water-soluble plastic packaging film. Developed to replace conventional polyethylene non-biodegradable anti-corrosion films and without the need for environmentally harmful rust preventives. It elimiates plastics pollution of the oceans as it's completely dissolvable in water. It solves corrosion problems in the industry.
It is the first revolutionary water-soluble anti-corrosion packaging product in the world, develop by a local SME and supporting the Zero Waste Management Policy and solving corrosion problems of the industry with the environment in mind. It exceeds the 3Rs of packaging philosophy - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Category: President Award
Special Award: Gold Award
It is 100% reusable, non-toxic, biodegradable, water-soluble hence, will not pollute the oceans as compared to traditional Polyethylene film. Therefore, promotes a healthy marine ecological system and help to promote the livelihood of fishermen. It helps to combat global warming as it promotes zero-waste generation that ultimately benefits humanity.
Made from PVA which is a water-soluble synthetic polymer, not an exhaustible source as compared to film made from exhaustible source such as crude oil. The film can be dissolved in water and used as a water-based corrosion inhibitor, enhancing recovering value from item that would otherwise go to waste.
Besides functioning as an anti-corrosion packaging film, it can be used as a water-based corrosion inhibitor after use by simply dissolving it in water, replacing harmful solvent-based rust inhibitors. Hence, eliminating the harmful emission of volatile organic compound (VOC) and promoting Zero-Waste Management.
The method involves in reusing or recycling Vappro Soluplast, it does not involve the use of energy as heating is not required. Due to its hydrophilic nature, it speedily dissolves in water, hence it saves energy for recycling and therefore reduces the carbon footprint.
It is 100% reusable as Vappro VBCI Soluplast anti-corrosion packaging film can be totally dissolved in cold water without any undissolved solids. The development of Vappro VBCI Soluplast is not only an attribute unto itself, but rather a holistic way of thinking about a product’s entire lifecycle.