Driving Sustainable Transformation in Automotive Manufacturing

 

Oxford Biodegradable Solutions Ltd (OBSL) is a UK-based sustainable materials company delivering next-generation biodegradable solutions to global manufacturers. As the exclusive distributor of NaturTec® biopolymers and NaturVCI® compostable corrosion-protection films in the UK and Türkiye, we bring the automotive industry a unique combination:

 

• NaturTec® → Certified, high-performance biodegradable resins

• Zerust®/Excor® → The world leader in VCI corrosion protection

• NaturVCI® → The world’s first certified compostable VCI film

 

This partnership enables automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to reduce plastic waste without compromising performance, cost, or supply chain reliability.

 

 

Industry Challenges We Solve

 

1. Plastic Waste & Sustainability Pressure

Automotive manufacturers face increasing demands to reduce single-use plastics, meet Scope 3 targets, and comply with EU plastic taxes.

 

2. Corrosion During Storage & Transport

Metal components require reliable corrosion protection during global logistics, export shipments, and long-term storage.

 

3. Inconsistent Biopolymer Quality

Many “biodegradable” films from Asia suffer from batch variability, weak mechanical properties, and unreliable certifications

 

       

    Our Solution: NaturVCI® — Certified Compostable VCI Film

 

NaturVCI® is a patented, TÜV-certified compostable film that integrates Zerust® VCI technology with NaturTec® biopolymers. 

 

Natur‑VCI® meets ASTM D6400, EN 13432, and is certified 100% compostable by TÜV Austria. Passes NACE TM0208 corrosion protection test.

 

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• OEM‑trusted VCI performance

Protects ferrous & non‑ferrous metals for up to 12 months indoors.

 

• Fully compostable & regulation‑ready

Supports the EU Green Deal, plastic tax reduction, and zero‑waste initiatives.

 

• Cost‑competitive

Only 3–5% difference vs. conventional VCI bags.

 

• Superior breathability

Bio‑based films reduce condensation risk — critical for corrosion‑sensitive parts.

 

• Patent‑protected & globally unique

No competitor offers a certified compostable VCI film with this performance.

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Automotive Use Cases

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Technical, Sustainability & Commercial Value

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“118ton reduction in CO₂ emissions for every 100 metric tons of VCI film replaced.” 

Equivalent to:

• 25 cars driven for a year

• 50,262 litres of petrol

• Carbon captured by 1,951 tree seedlings over 10 years

 

This gives OEMs measurable Scope 3 reductions and supports:

• EU Green Deal

• Corporate ESG reporting

• Plastic tax reduction

• Zero-waste manufacturing initiatives​​

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Why Automotive Manufacturers Choose OBSL

 

✔ Exclusive NaturTec® & NaturVCI® Distributor

Direct access to NTIC’s global R&D, certifications, and supply chain

 

✔ Proven Track Record

Our soil‑biodegradable horticulture product (PlantMeAll™) is built on patented technology developed in collaboration with Oxford University Innovation, demonstrating OBSL’s ability to deliver high‑performance, IP‑protected biodegradable solutions at a commercial scale.

 

✔ Technical Expertise

We support:

• Material selection

• Film extrusion optimisation

• Processing guidance

• Certification and compliance

 

✔ Stable, Repeatable Quality

NaturTec® resins are produced under NTIC’s strict global standards — no batch variability, no surprises.

 

✔ Trusted by Global Automotive OEMs

Zerust®/Excor® is already the corrosion‑protection standard across the automotive industry.

Natur‑VCI® delivers the same performance — now in a certified compostable format