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Impact Solutions @ImpactSol

Impact Solutions is an independent material testing laboratory and innovation centre.

Joined October 2014
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What affects the biodegradability of household cleaning products? Surfactants, preservatives and fragrances can all influence how well a formulation breaks down. Our latest blog explores the ingredients that matter most. impact-solutions.co.uk/biode…
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Home vs industrial composting: what is the difference? Our latest blog explores how compostability is tested across both, including standards, methods and conditions. Same criteria, different approaches. 👉 impact-solutions.co.uk/home-… #Composting #Sustainability #Packaging
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Impact Solutions has launched our new HPLC testing capability 🔬 Delivering faster, more accurate analysis for complex materials, supporting product development and compliance. Read more: impact-solutions.co.uk/impac… #HPLC #AnalyticalTesting #UKIndustry
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Microplastics often form when plastics fragment rather than biodegrade. Breaking apart is not the same as biological breakdown. Learn how fragmentation contributes to microplastic pollution in our latest blog. Read more: impact-solutions.co.uk/micro…
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Choosing the wrong biodegradation test can weaken your sustainability claim. Compost, soil, and marine standards are not interchangeable. Learn how to choose the right biodegradation standard for your product. Read more: impact-solutions.co.uk/choos…
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PLA bioplastic is helping manufacturers move away from fossil fuel-based plastics 🌱 Our latest blog explores how PLA works, where it’s used, and what to consider for responsible compostability. 👉 Read more: impact-solutions.co.uk/pla-b…
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Sustainability claims in labelling need to be backed by evidence. Our latest blog explores why biodegradable label testing is central to credible sustainability, reduced risk and FINAT-aligned labelling decisions. 🔗 Read more: impact-solutions.co.uk/biode…
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Early insight supports better material decisions. Impact-Bio™ offers a rapid screening service, providing early understanding of biodegradation behaviour. This helps teams identify risks and guide development before full testing. #ImpactBio #RapidScreening #Biodegradability
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Biodegradable packaging claims don’t always reflect real-world performance. Our latest blog explains why biodegradable packaging testing matters and how to verify material behaviour. 👉 Read the full blog: impact-solutions.co.uk/is-yo…
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MYTH: All bioplastics are green 🌱 REALITY: Some don’t biodegrade at all. Without testing, sustainability claims can be misleading. Impact-Bio™ is our comprehensive biodegradability testing service, helping clarify real material behaviour. #ImpactBio #Bioplastics #MythBuster
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Bioplastics aren’t automatically biodegradable. Some require specific conditions to break down, while others behave like conventional plastics. Impact-Bio™ is our comprehensive biodegradability testing service, providing clarity on real material behaviour.
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Biodegradable. Compostable. Recyclable. They’re not the same, mixing them up can lead to confusion or even greenwashing. We’ve broken down the key differences in our latest blog. 👉 Read here: impact-solutions.co.uk/biode… #Biodegradable #Compostable #Recyclable
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Credible biodegradability testing matters, vague “biodegradable” claims can lead to greenwashing and compliance issues. Impact-Bio™ can give you fast, reliable biodegradation insights you can trust. 👉 Find out more: impact-solutions.co.uk/biode…
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We’re excited to launch Impact-Bio™, our new comprehensive biodegradability testing service! 🌱 Clarity, as well as fast, credible biodegradation insights for packaging, bioplastics & sustainable materials. 👉 Read the full press release: impact-solutions.co.uk/impac…
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Bomb calorimetry testing is key to smarter waste-to-energy decisions. Accurate calorific value = better sustainability outcomes. ♻️🔥 Learn more or contact Impact Solutions today. impact-solutions.co.uk/the-r… #BombCalorimetry #CalorificValue #CircularEconomy
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Xenon Arc vs UV Fluorescent, essential methods for automotive weathering testing. 🌞 ISO 4892-2 / ASTM G155: full-spectrum sunlight 💡 ISO 4892-3 / ASTM G154: accelerated UV exposure Both help validate colour, gloss & long-term durability. 👉 Learn more from Impact Solutions.
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Sun, heat, and humidity test automotive materials daily. At Impact Solutions, we provide OEM-compliant weathering testing for VW, GM, Ford, Toyota, Mercedes, and more. #AutomotiveTesting #MaterialDurability #OEMStandards
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☀️ Sun. Heat. Humidity. Simulated in the lab. That’s how SAE standards help car manufacturers predict how materials will fade, crack, or change before a car ever hits the road. Contact us today to learn more. impact-solutions.co.uk/conta… #AutomotiveTesting #SAEJ2527 #Durability
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This Halloween, we’re caught in a web of strength.🕸️ Explore what spider silk teaches us about tensile strength testing and building better materials. impact-solutions.co.uk/the-s… #Halloween #MaterialsTesting #Engineering #ImpactSolutions
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Verify your recycled content claims & stay compliant with the UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax. Impact Solutions offers independent verification for plastic packaging. Get started today. 👉 impact-solutions.co.uk/recyc… #RecycledContent #PackagingTax #Sustainability
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