FAQ: Sustainability, Materials & Packaging

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General

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What is VIVOMER?

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Is VIVOMER plastic?

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Is VIVOMER a PHA?

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What is a microorganism?

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How is VIVOMER different from other bioplastics like PLA?

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Who uses VIVOMER packaging?

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Who is Shellworks?

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Where is VIVOMER manufactured?

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How is VIVOMER pronounced?

The Material

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How is VIVOMER made?

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Does VIVOMER feedstock compete with food crops?

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Do you use plasticisers or other processing additives?

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Is VIVOMER natural?

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Is VIVOMER vegan?

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What does VIVOMER feel like?

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How does the material performance of VIVOMER compare to plastics?

Safety & Health

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Is VIVOMER food contact certified?

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Does VIVOMER create microplastics?

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Is VIVOMER BPA-free, phthalate-free, and PFA-free?

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Is VIVOMER safe?

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Is VIVOMER non-toxic?

Performance & Use

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What happens when VIVOMER comes into contact with water?

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Can VIVOMER hold liquids?

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What is VIVOMER's shelf life?

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Do VIVOMER products have linings?

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Is VIVOMER compatible with the ingredients in my formula?

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Is there anything that is not suitable for VIVOMER?

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Can you colour or decorate on VIVOMER?

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How do I seal this packaging?

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Is VIVOMER dishwasher safe?

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Is VIVOMER shower safe? Is it waterproof?

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What temperature can VIVOMER handle?

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Is VIVOMER compatible with existing plastic manufacturing equipment?

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Does VIVOMER require special tooling / moulds?

End-of-Life

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Will VIVOMER biodegrade in my home?

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If I dont have compost where can I dispose of VIVOMER?

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How do I dispose of VIVOMER?

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Is VIVOMER recyclable?

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What is VIVOMER's LCA?

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Is VIVOMER more sustainable than glass or aluminium?

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Is VIVOMER home compostable?

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How long does VIVOMER take to biodegrade?

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What happens if VIVOMER ends up in the ocean?

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Does VIVOMER contaminate recycling streams?

Working With Us

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What are the MOQs?

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What is the lead time?

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Can you help me design new packaging or products in VIVOMER?

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How much does VIVOMER cost?

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Can I get samples?

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What industries and product categories does VIVOMER work for?