March 19th, 2012
by EPImedia / EPI News
EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. has recently been accorded the Emirates Quality Mark by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA). This distinction of technical excellence recognizes the quality and reliability of EPI’s range of oxo-biodegradable plastic additives and products. Moreover, it is also a tribute to EPI’s long-standing presence in the region – serving as the principal advocate for the uptake of eco-friendly oxo-biodegradable plastics technology and crucially, collaborating with governmental organizations to establish national quality standards.
As the pioneer of the global oxo-biodegradable plastic revolution, EPI has been at the heart of progress. Moreover, EPI initiated and was integral to the establishment of international standards for this technology, including those published by the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM D6954-04) and the British Standards Institute (BS 8472-2011).
EPI’s vision of reducing society’s environmental footprint by abolishing plastic pollution has always been a global one. Thus, even in EPI’s infancy, long-term collaborations were being established with international partners to introduce oxo-biodegradable plastic technology on a global scale, and to assist in governmental regulation of the industry.
Indeed, EPI’s collaborative partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government and with numerous businesses in the region spans two decades. Importantly, EPI offers a customized TDPA® oxo-biodegradable plastic additive to ensure optimal performance in the warm climate; unsurprisingly, the degradation performance of EPI’s TDPA® additive is significantly superior to that of all other competitors. Our other achievements also include advising in the development of the UAE’s 5009/2009 oxo-biodegradable plastic national standard, convincing the UAE Government to legislate mandatory bio-degradation requirements for plastic products, attaining official recognition from the ESMA regarding the efficacy of EPI’s TDPA® additive, and most recently, being bestowed with the Quality Mark Award.
“EPI is committed to achieving cost-effective, yet sustainable and environmentally-friendly means of utilizing plastic products. This latest success in our collaborative partnership with the UAE Government and businesses in the region is true testament to the strength of EPI’s vision. Furthermore, our unparalleled record for innovation, underpinned by rigorous scientific validation of our technology, places EPI at the forefront of the degradable plastics industry. Our commitment to disseminating oxo-biodegradable plastic technology globally remains undiminished, and we would welcome opportunities to engage in new collaborative partnerships to share our expertise and innovation,” said Joseph Gho, EPI President and CEO.
About EPI Environmental Products Inc.:
Established in 1991 in Canada, EPI Environmental Products Inc. (EPI) with its UK subsidiary EPI (Europe) Ltd. has become a world leader in the fight against plastic waste. EPI licenses proprietary technology that causes plastic to degrade. Plastic bags, plastic film, plastic packaging and other single-use plastics can remain in the environment for decades. When these products are manufactured using EPI’s additives, they will degrade and subsequently biodegrade when discarded in soil, in the presence of microorganisms, moisture, and oxygen.
March 8th, 2012
by EPImedia / EPI News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
United Arab Emirates Organization for Standardization (ESMA) Awarded EPI the Emirates Quality Mark
(Pictured from left to right: Adelene Ong (EPI’s Technical Director), Joseph Gho (President & CEO of EPI), Engineer Mohammed Saleh Badri (Director General of ESMA) and Abdulla Al Muaini (Director of Conformity Affairs Department)
Vancouver, Canada – (March 8, 2012) – The United Arab Emirates have made it mandatory to use oxo-biodegradable technology for plastic products in an effort to control and diminish plastic waste from their environment. All plastic products which are locally produced and those that are imported into the UAE will need an ECAS Registration Certificate issued by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA). EPI’s additives and products have been certified to have complied with UAE standard.
On January 30th, 2012, Joseph Gho, President and CEO of EPI Environmental Products Inc. was presented with the Emirates Quality Mark Award, at a ceremony held in the offices of ESMA (Dubai). In attendance were Engineer Mohammed Saleh Badri (Director General of ESMA), Mr. Abdulla Al Muaini (Director of Conformity Affairs Department), EPI’s President & CEO, Joseph Gho and Adelene Ong (EPI’s Technical Director).
Engineer Mohammed Saleh Badri, Director General of ESMA pointed out that companies that have received the Emirates Quality Mark will have a strong marketing advantage in the UAE and International markets as consumers have confidence in these products which meet the specification and technical requirements set by ESMA.
EPI President and CEO Joseph Gho responded “It is with great pleasure that EPI receives this distinction of excellence. I applaud the UAE Government for their initiative in recognizing the detrimental implications of plastic pollution on the environment and their wise decision in adopting oxo-biodegradable technology to address this problem.”
EPI was incorporated in 1991 and since that time has been the pioneer and world leader in the development and commercialization of oxo-biodegradable plastics technology, a technology that enables essentially non-degradable conventional plastics to degrade and biodegrade in the environment. EPI additives are now sold in more than 60 countries and our unwavering commitment to provide real environmental benefits has established EPI’s daisy logo as the most widely recognized and trusted brand associated with environmentally responsible plastic.
The ESMA certification and the Emirates Quality mark award have created huge opportunities for EPI as customers are confident that they are using a technology that will provide them real environmental benefits.
About EPI Environmental Products Inc.:
Established in 1991 in Canada, EPI Environmental Products Inc. (EPI) with its UK subsidiary EPI (Europe) Ltd. has become a world leader in the fight against plastic waste. EPI licenses proprietary technology that causes plastic to degrade. Plastic bags, plastic film, plastic packaging and other single-use plastics can remain in the environment for decades. When these products are manufactured using EPI’s additives, they will degrade and subsequently biodegrade when discarded in soil, in the presence of microorganisms, moisture, and oxygen.
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February 24th, 2012
by EPImedia / EPI News
Vancouver, Canada – (February 24, 2012) – EPI Environmental Products Inc., (EPI) is proud to announce that they are in the process of updating and implementing the appropriate and required Quality Management System to qualify for ISO 9001:2008 and also for the Environmental Management System (EMS) for ISO 14001:2004 certification with the guidance from IMSM, ISO Specialists.
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management is the global standard for quality management which will boost EPI’s success, profitability and market potential. The certification of ISO 9001 will improve and measure EPI’s proficiency in management systems, customer service, staff motivation and continuous improvement to allow EPI to deliver the highest quality products and customer service.
The certification of ISO 14001:2004 Environment Management will assist EPI in reducing their waste and lower costs. It will allow EPI to arrange a fully integrated and effective Environment Management System (EMS) serves as a tool to improve environmental performance and offers a clearly structured and systematic approach to assist in achieving goals.
By working towards achieving these ISO Standards, EPI is demonstrating a commitment to quality and is serious about delivering the highest quality of products through tested processes.
About EPI Environmental Products Inc.:
Established in 1991 in Canada, EPI Environmental Products Inc. (EPI) with its UK subsidiary EPI (Europe) Ltd. has become a world leader in the fight against plastic waste. EPI licenses proprietary technology that causes plastic to degrade. Plastic bags, plastic film, plastic packaging and other single-use plastics can remain in the environment for decades. When these products are manufactured using EPI’s additives, they will degrade and subsequently biodegrade when discarded in soil, in the presence of microorganisms, moisture, and oxygen.
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January 6th, 2012
by EPImedia / EPI News
Vancouver, Canada – (December 21, 2011) – EPI Environmental Products Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of a ‘Certificate of Conformity’ from the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA), authorizing EPI to supply their TDPA® oxo-biodegradable plastic additives and products in the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE Government has recognized the potential detrimental implications of plastic pollution on the environment. Nevertheless, a complete ban on plastic products is undesirable, while attempting to recycle all discarded plastic is impractical. The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) has been mandated to enforce compliance of all new plastic bags with the bio-degradability requirements specified in the UAE Standard 5009/2009.
Effectively, all new plastic bags must be 100% degradable; thus, if discarded in the environment, the plastic must degrade without causing any harmful contamination. Therefore, the manufacture and supply of plastic products in the UAE is strictly contingent on their degradability credentials having been approved by the ESMA. Quality control is further ensured by periodic independent testing. EPI’s TDPA® oxo-biodegradable plastic products have been accredited by the ESMA to conform to the relevant standards. As they are 100% degradable and recyclable, when discarded, they will bio-degrade into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass, which are all inherent constituents of the natural environment.
Indeed, as the pioneer in the development and commercialization of oxo-biodegradable plastic additives, EPI is well-positioned to enter a collaborative partnership with the UAE Government to achieve our shared ambition of achieving sustainable and eco-friendly means of utilizing plastic products. Through a corporate philosophy of innovation and rigorous scientific validation of its technology, EPI remains the industry leader, as demonstrated in the superior degradation performance of EPI’s TDPA® oxo-biodegradable plastic additives compared to those of competitors.
The problem of pollution caused by degradable plastic waste is immediately apparent; moreover, if timely action is not taken, it represents a future environmental calamity. EPI applauds the UAE for their initiative in taking such positive action in dealing with this very real problem, and would like to thank all those involved in the certification process, for their dedication to a cleaner, healthier tomorrow.
About EPI Environmental Products Inc.:
Established in 1991 in Canada, EPI Environmental Products Inc. (EPI) with its UK subsidiary EPI (Europe) Ltd. has become a world leader in the fight against plastic waste. EPI licenses proprietary technology that causes plastic to degrade. Plastic bags, plastic film, plastic packaging and other single-use plastics can remain in the environment for decades. When these products are manufactured using EPI’s additives, they will degrade and subsequently biodegrade when discarded in soil, in the presence of microorganisms, moisture, and oxygen.
November 29th, 2011
by EPImedia / EPI News
Vancouver, Canada – (November 29, 2011) – EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. (“EPI”), the global leader of Oxo-biodegradable plastic technology continues expansion into the Middle East with the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with REDA Chemicals for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
“Environmental Concern has been growing in the Middle East and some countries have started legislations banning the use of regular plastics” says Sam Garwani, EPI Business Development Manager responsible for the Middle East and Africa. “Our partnership with REDA, a leading distribution company in the region, is a strategic move that will enhance our reach to provide high quality Oxo Biodegradable additives to the thriving GCC markets. We are very pleased to start work with REDA’s outstanding team” concludes Sam.
Daniel Saikali, REDA’s Marketing and Development Director added: “REDA’s partnership with EPI will allow plastic manufacturers in the GCC region to benefit from EPI’s Oxo-Biodegradable technology; this is a recognized solution to the plastic waste problem. With this technology, plastic is degraded and absorbed back into the ground, protecting the environment for a sustainable future.”
REDA’s Core business is focused on supplying manufacturing industries with their need of specialty and industrial chemicals. REDA Chemicals is part of the REDA Group, which is a member of a large privately owned investment group that provides financial support and governance to REDA’s growth, continuity and commitment to best practices in the chemical industry.
About EPI
Established in 1991 in Vancouver, Canada, EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. (“EPI”) has become a world leader in the fight against plastic waste. EPI licenses proprietary technology that causes plastic to degrade. Plastic bags, plastic film, plastic packaging and other single-use plastics can remain in the environment for decades. When these products are manufactured using EPI’s additives, they will degrade and subsequently biodegrade when discarded in soil, in the presence of microorganisms, moisture and oxygen.
