Milestone Achieved!
Shrink wrap solution bioaqualife continues to progress toward positive, long-term environmental impact.
Published: Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:00 am
As the marine industry prepares for yet another winter storage season, bioaqualife® recently announced that its flagship product, the landfill-biodegradable shrink wrap called bioWRAP®, has reached 93% (adjusted) biodegradation after 1,067 days in ongoing testing conducted in accordance with the ASTM D5511 standard — 93% biodegraded in just over three years!
The latest results mark another significant milestone in the company's commitment to developing high-performance shrink wrap that delivers the durability required for seasonal protection while addressing one of the industry's greatest environmental challenges: what happens to shrink wrap after it reaches the end of its useful life.
Millions of pounds of shrink wrap are used every year to protect boats, buildings, industrial equipment and other valuable assets. While the material performs exceptionally well throughout its service life, much of the used shrink wrap ultimately ends up in landfill, where conventional polyethylene can persist for decades. bioWRAP® was engineered specifically to address this challenge, designed to biodegrade in biologically active landfill environments after disposal without generating microplastic fragments and all while maintaining the strength, weather resistance, and shrink performance that professional installers, marinas and boat owners rely on.
"Our mission from the start has been to redefine plastic protection by providing high-performance solutions that ensure a more environmentally responsible end-of-life cycle," says Simon Milne, CEO of bioaqualife®. "With bioWRAP®, customers no longer have to choose between performance and environmental responsibility, they can have both."
bioaqualife® continues to validate its technology through independent laboratory testing and makes its biodegradation documentation publicly available. "Environmental claims should be backed by credible scientific testing, which is why we openly share our ASTM D5511 test results and certification with our customers and industry partners," Milne adds.
As marinas, dealers and professional shrink wrap installers prepare for the upcoming fall and winter season, bioaqualife® continues to advance landfill-biodegradable alternatives that help reduce the long-term environmental footprint of shrink wrap disposal without compromising performance. For additional information, technical documentation or to review the latest ASTM D5511 biodegradation testing, visit bioaqualife.com
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