WHO WE ARE

Biograde Nanjing Pty. Ltd. is the only wholly-owned subsidiary in China of SECOS GROUP, an Australian listed company. Founded in Nanjing, China in 2006, Biograde has been focusing on the research & development, production and marketing of environmentally friendly certified compostable and biohybrid materials. Biograde has monthly production capacity over 200 tons of biodegradable film, bags and other finished products. At present, Biograde has an annual production capacity of 5,400 tons of Certified Compostable resins with a sound quality management system, and has successfully passed ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, BSCI, GMP, Ecovadis, GRS and other certifications. The technical capability in SECOS Group can meet the customized needs from different customers.

 

In Biograde, both fully certified compostable resins and finished products meet the international biodegradation standards, such as European standard EN13432, American standard ASTM D6400, TUV European OK compost, Australian standard AS4736 and NF-T51-800/AS 5810 certification for home composting. Biograde’s biohybrid materials have also passed the "OK BIOBASED" certification of TUV European. SECOS GROUP owns 11 international patents and has registered about 20 patents in the formulation, production, processing and application of bioplastic resins, bags and packaging products.

Biograde was the exclusive supplier of biodegradable garbage bags for Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2008, and won the Award for Excellence in Commercialization of Environmental Technology at CleanEquity® Monaco in 2009. These remarkable advantages enable us to successfully provide high-performance environmental protection solutions for enterprises and families all over the world to the present day.

 

With rich technical experience and stable product quality, Biograde provides customers with highly competitive Certified Compostable products. At present, the Company has established long-term and good cooperative relations with various supermarkets and brands in more than 20 countries around the world, including Australia, Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Spain, South Korea and Mexico.

 

As a substitute for conventional plastics, Certified Compostable materials can significantly reduce the environmental pollution caused by garbage disposal, reduce the consumption of conventional petrochemical resources and promote the realization of circular economy. In the future, we will continue to pursue innovative environmental protection alternatives, continue to expand the application fields of biomaterials, and make additional contributions to the global low-carbon economy, circular economy and sustainable development.

LETTER FROM CEO

Since 2007, Cardia has been on a mission to solve one of the biggest problems facing our planet – the use of conventional plastics.  Our unwavering commitment to this cause has led us to become a leader in the design, development and manufacture of environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics.

 

Our passion for the environment combined with our uncompromising focus on R&D has placed us at the forefront of sustainable technology and is backed by our proprietary, patented bio-resin technology and new film applications. These significant advantages have enabled us to successfully supply high performing eco-friendly solutions to businesses and households around the globe for 14 years.

 

With our global footprint expanding 20 countries, our certified compostable and Biohybrid® offerings have enabled us to make a positive contribution to the world.  As a substitute for conventional plastics, our compostable products reduce the use of finite resources and contribute to a zero waste, circular economy.

 

I am immensely proud of the team we have at Cardia and their continuous pursuit of innovative environmentally friendly alternatives and consistent effort to inspire companies and people towards a more sustainable future. We believe, together, we can make a difference.

 

—— Ian Stacey

FUTURE

Society’s perception and opinion about single-use plastic packaging is evolving and as a result, the demand for packaging that has a clear sustainability value is increasing, marking a trend of innovation in the application of these materials.

 

Our team is dedicated to finding viable solutions for a transition from conventional plastics to more circular materials, such as compostable bioplastics. We are currently innovating in various applications such as:

 

  • E-commerce packaging
  • Resins and films for high speed food wrapping
  • Higher renewable content resins and films
  • High barrier resins and films
  • Pallet and bundle wrapping films

 

The norms and laws of various countries are changing to promote compostable materials and their disposal. This drives the businesses, distributors and consumers of bags to migrate to these sustainable products. Some examples of regulatory standards that countries have adopted to support the shift to compostable bioplastics are: 

 

    • US Standard– ASTM D6400 
    • Australian Standard – AS 4736 
    • European Norm: EN 13432 
    • Mexican Norm– NMX-E-NYCE-273-2019 
    • Chilean legislation – Ley nº 21.100 
    • Colombian legislation – PL-2019-0724