Korea-based skin care brand Siita has developed a new technology that speeds up the decomposition of its own biodegradable plastic waste, reportedly allowing the company to become a zero-waste enterprise.
The technology "accelerates the decomposition process of plastic from 500 years to just three months," per the company.
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Siita recollects its containers via a portal on its website, on which consumers can register their spent packaging. The packaging comprises a biodegradable resin derived from a single raw material, according to the brand.
The degraded containers ultimately "become high-quality, eco-friendly and organic compost" with no toxic components. This can then be fed to soil, imparting nitrogen and phosphoric acid.
The degraded containers ultimately "become high-quality, eco-friendly and organic compost" with no toxic components. This can then be fed to soil, imparting nitrogen and phosphoric acid.
Siita's range includes a Daily Facial Cream, Intensive Cream, Daily Cleanser and Daily Toner. Per the company, 90% of its sales are derived outside Korea.
