Sustainable Plastics: Normec OWS Test Innovation

15 August 2025

Normec OWS’s high-throughput biodegradation pre-screening platform is featured in Sustainable Plastics, with a focus on its role in accelerating the development of sustainable materials.

The article focuses on how the platform significantly reduces testing time while providing better predictive insights into material performance. By enabling faster and more informed decision-making in the early stages of R&D, this innovation helps companies develop materials with greater confidence.

The pre-screening approach makes it possible to assess biodegradability potential across multiple environments, including soil, freshwater, and marine conditions, thereby helping to bridge the gap between laboratory science and real-world performance expectations.

This recognition further strengthens Normec OWS’s role in promoting science-based solutions for testing sustainable materials.

📄 Read the full article here:
https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/normec-ows-b4plastics-unveil-biodegradation-pre-screening-platform-0/

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