**Summary**
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, a global leader in sustainable plastic and rubber technologies, announced that its exclusive South Korean distributor, CPST, in collaboration with PetRize Inc., won the Grand Prize (Early Startup Division) at the Gyeonggi Province Pet Startup Competition for the **Wanspapa biodegradable Dog Waste Bag**. This product incorporates Symphonys **d2w® biodegradable masterbatch**, offering a sustainable solution for pet owners without compromising performance. Key advantages of Wanspapa include ASTM D6954-24 open-air biodegradability (leaving no microplastics), easy-open design, tear strength, reduced odor, lower CO₂ emissions, and South Korean manufacturing for quality assurance.
PetRize Inc., a startup with ambitious international expansion plans, aims to target major retail chains in Korea, North America, Canada, and Australia. Symphony’s CEO, Michael Laurier, praised the achievement, highlighting the success of their technology and CPST’s efforts. This milestone underscores the commercial and environmental value of Symphony’s d2w technology in the global pet market.
The announcement is non-regulatory and does not significantly impact Symphony’s performance expectations. Symphony continues to innovate with its d2p and NbR brands, offering diverse plastic technologies globally, with products available in nearly 100 countries.
**Key Points**
**Product** Wanspapa biodegradable Dog Waste Bag using Symphony’s d2w technology.
**Award** Grand Prize at Korean Pet Startup Competition.
**Advantages:** Biodegradabilityconveniencereliabilitysustainabilityand quality.
**Expansion** PetRize targets international markets, including North America, Canada, and Australia.
**Impact** Demonstrates Symphony’s technology’s commercial and environmental value.