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Bio-Spec Matcher

'Will it rot?' — PLA, PHA, bagasse, and mycelium vs your product's shelf-life spec

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What it does

Submit your product (category, shelf life, distribution conditions) and current packaging format. The Bio-Spec Matcher compares PLA, PHA, bagasse, mycelium, and mono-material PE alternatives against your specific WVTR and OTR barrier requirements — with a plain-language 'Will It Rot?' verdict, PackIndex cost comparison, and CO2 saving calculation.

Example use case

A granola brand needs a 12-month ambient shelf life in a flexible pouch. The Bio-Spec Matcher tests PLA (WVTR too high — shelf life drops to 6–8 months — CRITICAL RISK), PHA (marginal — borderline for 12 months with accelerated aging test recommended), bagasse (not applicable for flexible format), and mono-material PE as the most practical immediate sustainable switch. Seaweed film is flagged as not supply-chain-ready.

Frequently asked questions

What barrier metrics are used?
WVTR (Water Vapor Transmission Rate) and OTR (Oxygen Transmission Rate) — the standard measures for packaging barrier performance.
Is PLA compostable?
Yes — in industrial composting facilities at 55–60°C for 10–12 weeks. Not home compostable in standard formulations and not recyclable in PE/PP streams.
How does it calculate cost?
Using PackIndex FLEX and STAND_UP indices as the conventional benchmark, plus published PLA and PHA resin price benchmarks.

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