Abstract

In one aspect, there is provided a composition comprising a waste particulate material and a biodegradable polymer; wherein the biodegradable polymer comprises a thermoplastic polymer; a weight portion of said biodegradable polymer within said composition is between 10 and 50%; and wherein said composition is flowable at a temperature between 100 and 220°C. Furthermore, shaped articles derived from the composition and method of manufacturing thereof are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 9/029 - Receptacles for seedlings
• A01G 9/02 - Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes Glasses for cultivating flowers
• C08L 97/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse
• C08L 99/00 - Compositions of natural macromolecular compounds or of derivatives thereof not provided for in groups or
• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones

Abstract

A composition comprising at least one organic component having particles between 1 and 4 mm, and a cured thermoset polymer, and wherein a w/w ratio of the organic component to the thermoset polymer within the composition is between 4:1 and 10:1. Furthermore, provided herein are articles in a form of planting pots comprising the composition and a method for manufacturing of planting pots.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 9/029 - Receptacles for seedlings
• A01G 9/02 - Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes Glasses for cultivating flowers
• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• C08L 1/02 - CelluloseModified cellulose
• C08L 3/02 - StarchDegradation products thereof, e.g. dextrin
• C08L 97/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse
• C08L 99/00 - Compositions of natural macromolecular compounds or of derivatives thereof not provided for in groups or
• C08L 71/14 - Furfuryl alcohol polymers

Abstract

The present invention provides an environmental friendly insect trap based on a solid mixture of at least one organic waste component having particles that are equal to or smaller than 2 mm, at least one organic adhesive component and at least one organic plasticizer or emulsifying agent, and an insect adhering surface attached to the solid mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/14 - Catching by adhesive surfaces

Abstract

The present invention provides a mixture based on at least one organic waste component having particles that are equal to or smaller than 2 mm., at least one organic adhesive component and at least one organic plasticizer or emulsifying agent, for the manufacture of biodegradable planting pots. The invention also provides a method for automatically planting a plant, by using a container fitted for automatic planting, filled with the biodegradable planting pots of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 1/02 - CelluloseModified cellulose
• C08L 89/04 - Products derived from waste materials, e.g. horn, hoof or hair
• C08L 97/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse
• A01G 9/10 - Pots for seedlings; Soil-blocks for seedlings; Means for forming soil-blocks
• A01G 9/08 - Devices for filling-up flower-potsDevices for setting plants in pots

Abstract

A bio-degradable composition comprising 0.2% - 10% w/w bio-degradable polymer and an organic non hydroxylic solvent may be used as a coating or adhesive in agriculture and home gardening as well as in other industries.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials

Abstract

The present invention provides a mixture based on at least one organic waste component having particles that are equal to or smaller than 2 mm., at least one organic adhesive component and at least one organic plasticizer or emulsifying agent, for the manufacture of biodegradable planting pots. The invention also provides a method for automatically planting a plant, by using a container fitted for automatic planting, filled with the biodegradable planting pots of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 9/029 - Receptacles for seedlings
• A01G 9/08 - Devices for filling-up flower-potsDevices for setting plants in pots
• C08L 1/02 - CelluloseModified cellulose
• C08L 89/04 - Products derived from waste materials, e.g. horn, hoof or hair
• C08L 97/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse

Abstract

In one aspect, there is provided a composition comprising a waste particulate material and a biodegradable polymer; wherein the biodegradable polymer comprises a thermoplastic polymer; a weight portion of said biodegradable polymer within said composition is between 10 and 50%; and wherein said composition is flowable at a temperature between 100 and 220°C. Furthermore, shaped articles derived from the composition and method of manufacturing thereof are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 9/02 - Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes Glasses for cultivating flowers
• A01G 9/029 - Receptacles for seedlings
• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
• C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
• C08L 97/02 - Lignocellulosic material, e.g. wood, straw or bagasse