{"id":21990,"date":"2025-12-19T12:51:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecos.si\/revolucija-za-pasje-navdusence-in-planet-biostarchew-prva-slovenska-biorazgradljiva-kost-za-zvecenje\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T12:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T10:19:50","slug":"a-revolution-for-dog-lovers-and-the-planet-biostarchew-slovenias-first-biodegradable-chew-bone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecos.si\/en\/a-revolution-for-dog-lovers-and-the-planet-biostarchew-slovenias-first-biodegradable-chew-bone\/","title":{"rendered":"A Revolution for Dog Lovers and the Planet: BioSTARCHew \u2013 Slovenia\u2019s First Biodegradable Chew Bone"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><!--StartFragment --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">With<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">BioSTARCHew<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">product<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Slovenia<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">joins<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">pioneers<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">sustainable<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">solutions<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> pet <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">product<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">sector<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">. <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">BioSTARCHew<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> is <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">first<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">industrially<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">compostable<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">interactive<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">chew<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> bone <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">for<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">dogs<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">developed<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">within<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">project<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> same name <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">co-funded<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">by<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Ministry<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Economy<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Tourism<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Sport<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> (MGT<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">\u0160) <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">European<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> Union <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">under<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">NextGenerationEU<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">mechanism<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">. It <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">represents<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> a <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">breakthrough<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">innovation<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> in <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">sustainable<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> pet <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">products<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> is <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">first<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">solution<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">its<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">kind<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> to be <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">fully<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">developed<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">tested<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">certified<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> in <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">Slovenia<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf1\">BioSTARCHew<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> is <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">an<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">environmentally<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">friendly<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> alternative to <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">conventional<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">plastic<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">chew<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">toys<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">. It is <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">made<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">from<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">industrially<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">compostable<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">polymers<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> PLA <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> PBS, a <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">starch-based<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">filler<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">pea<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">husks<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">sourced<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> as a <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">by-product<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">from<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> Kati\u0107 <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">Milling<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">supporting<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">principles<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">circular<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">economy<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">. <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">The<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">product<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">contains<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> no <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">artificial<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">flavors<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">colorants<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">flavor<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">enhancers<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">or<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">toxic<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">additives<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">ensuring<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> a <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">high<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">level<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">safety<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">for<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">both<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">dogs<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">environment<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">. <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">Additional<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">value<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> is <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">provided<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">by<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">thoughtfully<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">designed<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">interactive<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">features<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">that<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">allow<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">treats<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> to be <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">inserted<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">encouraging<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">active<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">play<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">mental<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">stimulation<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">longer<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">engagement<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">for<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">dogs<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">. <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">BioSTARCHew<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">combines<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">sustainability<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">functionality<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">animal<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">well-being<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> in a modern <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">next-generation<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">product<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><!--EndFragment --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21936 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21936 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR4972-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\r\n<h4><!--StartFragment --><span class=\"cf0\">Certified<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Industrially<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Compostable<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Product<\/span><!--EndFragment --><\/h4>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><!--StartFragment --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-21995 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Biodegradable.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"260\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-21995 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Biodegradable.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Biodegradable.png 824w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Biodegradable-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Biodegradable-768x784.png 768w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Biodegradable-800x817.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/noscript>The<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> material <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">composition<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">BioSTARCHew<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">underwent<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> a <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">comprehensive<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">industrial<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">compostability<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">biodegradability<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">testing<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">process<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">. <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Based<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> on <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">successful<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">testing<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">product<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">received<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">a <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Declaration<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Conformity<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">with<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> SIST EN 13432:2001 standard,<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">officially<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">registered<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> ICP INDUSTRIAL COMPOSTABLE <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">label<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">confirming<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">industrial<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">compostability<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">materials<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> used.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">During<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">testing<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">sample<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">achieved<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> 90% <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">biodegradation<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">within<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">just<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">four<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">months<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">under<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">industrial<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">composting<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">conditions<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">significantly<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">exceeding<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> minimum <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">requirements<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> standard. An <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">additional<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">ecotoxicity<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> test <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">confirmed<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">that<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">degradation<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">residues<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> are <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">completely<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">harmless<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">plants<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">environment<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21951 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-21951 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/tecos.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/POTR5260-Edit-Edit-Edit-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><!--StartFragment --><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\r\n<h4><span class=\"cf0\">A <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Comprehensive<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Development<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Process<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">\u2013 <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">From<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">Idea<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> to <\/span><span class=\"cf1\">Certified<\/span> <span class=\"cf1\">Innovation<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">The<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">development<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">was<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> led <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">by<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> TECOS \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Slovenian<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Tool<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> Die <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Development<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> Centre, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">which<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">designed<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">implemented<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">final<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> 3D design <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">chew<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> bone,<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">injection<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">mould<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">optimized<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">for<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">compostable<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">materials<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">,<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">production<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">prototypes<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> test <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">series<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">,<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf0\">technical<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">functional<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">validation<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">final<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">product<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><!--EndFragment --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">The<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">development<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">process<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">included<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">rheological<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> material <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">analyses<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">optimization<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">polymer<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">ratios<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">starch<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">filler<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">with<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">pea<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">husks<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, as <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">well<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> as <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">mechanical<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">strength<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">load<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">durability<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">testing<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">under<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">prolonged<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">chewing<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">conditions<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">. <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Special<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">attention<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">was<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">given<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">product<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">safety<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">: <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">geometry<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> bone is <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">designed<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">prevent<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">fragmentation<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">into<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">small<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">parts<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">during<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">use<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">significantly<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">reducing<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">risk<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">for<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">dogs<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">In <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">cooperation<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">with<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">strategic<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> partner TA<\/span><span class=\"cf1\">\u010cKA <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">\u2013 <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Veterinary<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Clinic<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> Pet Store, a <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">specialized<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">provider<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">of<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> pet <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">products<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">, <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">BioSTARCHew<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> team <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">plans<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">expand<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">distribution<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">next<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">phase<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">gradually<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">introduce<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">the<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">product<\/span><span class=\"cf0\"> to <\/span><span class=\"cf0\">Slovenian<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">and<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">international<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">retail<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">chains<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><!--StartFragment --><\/h4>\r\n<h4><span class=\"cf0\">Proven<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Lowest<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">Environmental<\/span> <span 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class=\"cf0\">synthetic<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">plastic<\/span> <span class=\"cf0\">alternatives<\/span><span class=\"cf0\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">\u2714<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> Lowest Environmental Impact<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf1\">BioSTARCHew demonstrates the lowest emissions and environmental burden across its entire life cycle, significantly lower than comparable biopolymer or nylon dog chew bones.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf1\">The largest share of environmental impact arises from raw material sourcing, while the impact of industrial composting is negligible.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf1\">Nylon chew bones generate the highest emissions, as they require energy-intensive incineration after use.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf2\">\u2714<\/span><span class=\"cf1\"> Lowest Life Cycle Costs<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf1\">BioSTARCHew proved to be the most cost-effective solution over its entire life cycle among the analyzed alternatives.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf1\">Production represents the largest share of costs, followed by material and transport costs.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"cf1\">Industrial composting costs are minimal compared to the disposal costs of nylon products.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h4><!--StartFragment --><\/h4>\r\n<h4><span class=\"cf0\">Ready for Market Entry<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"cf0\">BioSTARCHew represents a new generation of sustainable pet products, combining interactivity, safety, biodegradability, and Slovenian innovation. 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