FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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?