ACCELERATING THE BIODEGRADATION OF PLASTIC
As a climate technology company, we create a circular solution for end-of-life plastic products by making biodegradability an inherent feature of all polymers.
WHAT OUR TECHNOLOGY DOES
Plastics infused with EcoPure® break down naturally in the environment without leaving behind microplastics or toxic residue.
Biodegradability is the capability of a material to be broken down by microbes and subsequently reabsorbed by the natural environment. The super strong carbon bonds in plastic polymers cause them to break down very slowly, becoming a persistent source of pollution. In nature the half-life of plastics polymers is hundreds or thousands of years.
Our material, EcoPure®, gives plastic the ability biodegrade in just a few years instead of centuries. In microbe rich environments, like landfills, oceans and soil, it facilitates the formation of a rich microbial biofilm on the plastic making it easier for bacteria's natural enzymes to consume plastic as an energy source. The by-products are water, biomass, biogas, and other natural metabolic products.
EcoPure® accelerates the biodegradation of plastics in common, naturally microbe-rich environments without altering a product’s shelf-life, durability, performance, and recyclability.
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EcoPure® is:​
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A drop-in additive that is easily added to existing manufacturing processes​.
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Food contact and human contact safe.
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Recyclable and does not alter the recyclability of end products.​​
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Compatible with most polymer types.
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Tested to recognized biodegradation standards including ASTM D5511, ASTM D5526, ASTM D5338, ASTM D5988, and ASTM D6691.​
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POLYMER COMPATIBILITY
EcoPure® formulations are compatible with virtually any polymer type and production process. We offer custom formulations to meet the specific needs of our clients.
EcoPure® formulations enhance the biodegradation of a wide range of plastic resins, including:
01 PET
02 LDPE/LLDPE
03 HDPE
04 Polypropylene
05 GPPS
06 HIPS
07 EPS
08 ABS
09 Polycarbonate
10 PVC
11 EVA
12 Nylon
13 Polyester
14 Polyurethane
15 Sodium Polyacrylate
16 PMMA
