Question 1

What is Earthya compostable resin made from?

Accepted Answer

Earthya is a plant-based compostable compound built on PBAT and PLA blended with starch-based renewable content. It contains no polyethylene (PE) and no polypropylene (PP), so it leaves behind no microplastics when it breaks down.

Question 2

What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable?

Accepted Answer

Biodegradable only means a material will eventually break down, with no time limit and no guarantee of what it leaves behind — including microplastics. Compostable is a certified standard: the material must fully convert into CO2, water, and biomass within a defined period under defined conditions, leaving no toxic residue. Earthya is certified compostable, not merely biodegradable.

Question 3

How long does Earthya take to break down?

Accepted Answer

Earthya reaches nutrient-rich humus in 90 to 180 days in a home composting environment. Industrial composting facilities, which run hotter and more consistently, break it down faster.

Question 4

Does Earthya leave microplastics behind?

Accepted Answer

No. Because Earthya contains no PE or PP, it breaks down completely into CO2, water, and biomass rather than fragmenting into persistent plastic particles.

Question 5

What is the shelf life of Earthya resin?

Accepted Answer

Earthya resin is stable for two years when stored in its sealed original packaging, kept dry and away from direct heat and sunlight.

Question 6

What products can be made from Earthya?

Accepted Answer

Earthya is used for garbage bags, singlet and shopping bags, parcel and courier bags, mulch film, stretch film, and food storage bags. It also forms the basis of our own finished Earthya product line, which includes straws and tableware.

Question 7

What is the minimum order quantity?

Accepted Answer

Order quantities are quoted per project depending on grade and destination market. Tell us your monthly volume through the enquiry form and we will come back with pricing and lead time within one business day.

Question 8

Can Zaneco develop a custom formulation for my application?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Beyond selling Earthya resin, Zaneco offers contract R&D and manufacturing. Bring us a target specification and we take it from lab-scale trials through pilot validation to full-scale production, backed by an in-house analytical laboratory.

Question 9

Do you ship internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zaneco exports from Malaysia and holds certifications for the European, United States, Australian, and Malaysian markets. Share your destination market in your enquiry and we will confirm the applicable certification and shipping arrangements.

Question 10

Which certifications does Earthya hold?

Accepted Answer

Earthya holds TUV Austria OK Compost HOME and OK Compost INDUSTRIAL (certificate S2722), BPI in the United States (certificate #10530048), ABA Australia for both home compost AS 5810 and industrial compost AS 4736, MyHIJAU in Malaysia (MyHP00263/23), and the SIRIM Eco-Label.

Question 11

Is Earthya compliant with EU single-use plastics rules?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Earthya is aligned with the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which keeps products made from it market-ready for export into the European Union.

Question 12

Can you provide documentation for ESG and audit reporting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zaneco provides batch-level documentation and certificates of conformity that plug directly into ESG and sustainability reporting, so every shipment is traceable for your auditors.

Question 13

How does Earthya support the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Accepted Answer

Earthya directly supports SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 14 (life below water), and SDG 15 (life on land) by removing persistent plastic waste from the product lifecycle.

Question 14

Who is Zaneco?

Accepted Answer

Zaneco Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian compostable bioplastic manufacturer founded in 2021 and based in Keramat Pulai, Perak. Zaneco is part of the Zantat Group and produces the Earthya range of certified compostable resins and finished products.

Question 15

What is the difference between Earthya compound and Earthya products?

Accepted Answer

Earthya compound is the certified compostable resin sold in pellet form to converters and manufacturers who run it on their own film lines. Earthya products are the finished retail items made from that same compound — garbage bags, singlet bags, straws, and tableware — sold ready to use.

Question 16

How do I get a quote or request a sample?

Accepted Answer

Use the enquiry form on our contact page or message us on WhatsApp at +6018-240-2021. Include your application, target market, and estimated monthly volume, and our team will respond within one business day.

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