Empaques de recarga sustentables para atender una necesidad (seria)
Es imposible ignorar: volúmenes alarmantes de plástico nocivo enter our environment every single day, where they will persist for generations. No matter how you look at it, plastic waste is a monumental problem for our planet. At Wonderfeel, we champion the idea that plastics shouldn’t be designed for careless disposal, and after almost two years searching for the most conscientious way possible to package our products—Reader, we found it. Youngr™ NMN sustainable refill pouches aim to break the cycle of plastic pollution, thanks to a revolutionary bio-assimilation technology from ECLIPSE™.
Dato: Sólo se recicla el 9% del plástico
Just being recyclable doesn’t cut it anymore because the vast majority of plastics aren’t getting recycled, and not all cities have the necessary infrastructure in place to tackle this. Fortunately, that’s not an issue for our new pouches. The tech built into our refill pouches means they’re both recyclable y biodegradable—so if they end up in a landfill, they will still benefit the environment. It’s called bio-assimilation, a process that is automatically triggered in natural or landfill environments within 6 to 42 months, leaving absolutely no trace of microplastics behind. It’s a purposeful design aimed at a circular economy, turning waste into a resource that nature can readily absorb.
Una mirada más cercana a la bio-asimilación
Bio-assimilation sounds great, of course, but how does it work? In simple terms, the plastic transforms at the molecular level by breaking down bonds, allowing tiny microorganisms to consume the carbon inherent to plastic. Think of it as nature’s way of recycling—and once the process starts, it’s unstoppable, ensuring no microplastics are left behind.
La magia detrás de nuestra tecnología
Profundicemos en las etapas transformadoras:
- Punto de partida: Cuando nuestra bolsa concluye su ciclo de vida y llega a los centros de reciclaje o los vertederos, el polímero tiene una masa molecular de aproximadamente 200.000 Daltons (Da).
- Nivel 1: ¡Comienza la transformación! Los enlaces dentro del material comienzan a romperse y la masa molecular disminuye a medida que las cadenas largas se acortan.
- Etapa 2: As the chains get shorter, they go from repelling water (hydrophobic) to attracting it (hydrophilic). This attracts moisture that’s rich in microorganisms, forming a biofilm around the chains and reducing its mass to around 40,000 Da.
- Etapa 3: A medida que continúa la transformación, más carbono queda expuesto. Los microorganismos de la biopelícula comienzan a consumir este festín de carbono, dejando sólo 5.000 Da.
- Etapa 4: Eventualmente, los microorganismos terminan de comer. Eliminan todo el carbono y dejan agua, CO₂ y biomasa, eso es todo. Del plástico original no queda ni rastro.
So, about this pouch
Los suscriptores recibirán nuestras exclusivas botellas de vidrio reciclables y las recargas llegarán a partir de entonces. Simplemente vierte el contenido en tu botella de vidrio existente y ¡listo!
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Un compromiso continuo
Our foray into sustainable refills and eco-conscious packaging stems from a profound commitment to our planet’s future. Sustainability is one of our core values, something we put into practice with recyclable glass bottles and FSC-certified labels. With bio-assimilation technology, we’re going even further and making strides toward slashing plastic waste and safeguarding our environment. It’s part of our quest to maintain a healthy planet for healthy people—and you’re part of it. Mother Earth, we’ve got you!
