Colombia accepts biodegradability evidence for d2w straws

Colombia’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has accepted evidence demonstrating that drinking straws produced using Symphony Environmental Technologies’ d2w biodegradable masterbatch are both biodegradable and non-toxic, according to a press release. This determination was made following submissions by PROMOCIONES FANTASTICAS S.A.S., a company authorized to supply polypropylene drinking straws, under the relevant provisions of Law 2232 of 2022 and Resolution 0803 of 2024.

The ministry verified that the evidence met the necessary criteria for biodegradation and the presence of harmful substances. While the ministry does not issue product approvals, it affirmed that the submitted evidence adheres to the statutory requirements. PROMOCIONES FANTASTICAS holds an exclusive supply agreement for the d2w masterbatch, enabling the manufacture of d2w drinking straws within Colombia, a country with a population of 54 million.

Symphony Environmental Technologies, the manufacturer of these technologies, stated that the acceptance bolsters the commercial standing of its distributor in the Colombian market and is expected to boost sales of its d2w masterbatch. The company's CEO, Michael Laurier, emphasized that the acknowledgment confirms Symphony’s d2w masterbatch meets the biodegradability criteria set forth in Colombia's Single-Use Plastics Law, qualifying it as a biodegradable plastic alternative.

Symphony Environmental Technologies has a global presence with over 70 distributors and products available in nearly 100 countries. The company adheres to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality standards. This report was AI-generated and subsequently reviewed by an editor.