Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) brand Solane has started rolling out Bioseal, the “first of its kind biodegradable” LPG seal in the country, in responding to the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint.
In a statement, Solane said it has replaced its old plastic safety seals with the Bioseal—which is easier to recycle and takes a shorter time to decompose when discarded—as part of the company’s commitment to sustainability.
In its manufacturing process, Solane’s new seal also consumes less energy, contributing to reduced carbon emissions.
“Sustainability has always been at the core of our efforts as a company,” Isla LPG Corp. Marketing Manager Valeri Villano said.
“Through safe, sustainable and innovative LPG solutions like the Bioseal, we [take] further steps to provide excellent products and services to our consumers,” Villano said.
Using cutting-edge technology from a plastic solutions company to significantly speed up the decomposition process, the Bioseal will only take an estimated five to 10 years to biodegrade as opposed to 500 to 1,000 years that normal plastic wastes need to decompose.
Consumers can segregate the Bioseal with biodegradable waste in a compost pit for disposal and let it decompose over time. The Bioseal can also be easily recycled together with ordinary plastics.
With this innovative move, Solane said that all the components of its LPG tank will soon be reusable, recyclable and compostable.
Besides the reduced environmental impact, Bioseal also reinforces the Solane’s commitment to consumer safety.
While Bioseal weighs lighter than the original plastic seal, it does not affect its strength and shelf life, according to Solane.
With an improved locking mechanism, the seal further protects its cylinders from potential leaks or when tampered with, and adjusts well in discharging clean fuel.
Complying with the European food stuff regulation and the US food contact notification, Bioseal adheres to food safety requirements, ensuring it is safe to use around food in the kitchen.
The Bioseal will allow customers to differentiate an authentic Solane LPG cylinder from substandard LPGs and counterfeit tanks, which may lead to gas leaks that can expose the households to potential explosions and fire incidents.