Enabling end-of-life biodegradation for plastics
EcoPure® is an organic ingredient that helps microbes recognize, colonize, and consume plastic, using it as a source of energy.
EcoPure enables the efficient biodegradation of polymers in biologically active environments, helping reduce the persistence of plastic waste.
Expanding end-of-life options for plastic waste
Biodegradation in real world environments
EcoPure accelerates biodegradation, aligning product performance with sustainability ambitions.
Circular solutions for all applicationsÂ
EcoPure unlocks the biodegradation of all polymer types, creating end-of-life pathways for hard-to-recycle products.
Benefits
EcoPure expands circularity solutions for brands and consumers by preserving recyclability while providing a biodegradable or compostable end-of-life pathway for plastic products that are not recycled.
How It Works
Designed to promote biofilm formation. Microbes do the rest.
EcoPure's masterbatches contain quorum-sensing modulators that help bacteria colonize the surface of plastic and promote the formation of a rich biofilm. The bacteria in the biofilm secrete their natural enzymes and degrade the plastic into small molecules the bacteria bio-assimilate for energy, growth and reproduction.
Drop-in Masterbatch
1% EcoPure is seamlessly added without changes to production processes.
Stable and Recyclable
Shelf-life, physical appearance, and mechanical properties are unchanged.Â
The biodegradation performance of EcoPure-treated products is tested to internationally recognized ISO and ASTM standards.
Landfill / Soil / Seawater
In microbially rich environments, EcoPure induces biofilm formation.
Biodegradation
As bacteria degrades the plastic, it is converted to biomass, biogas, and compost.
Naturally biodegradable
Microorganisms' metabolic processes consume the polymer.
Biopolymer compatibility
Works in PLA, bio-PE, bio-PP and in conventional polymers.
Expands end-of-life options
Landfill, soil, anaerobic digestion, compost & marine biodegradation.
Preserves Recyclability
Maintains compatibity with existing recycling streams.
No microplastics
Leaves behind no microplastics or toxic residues.
Shelf-life stable
No changes to shelf-life, durability or mechanical properties.
Flexible Integration
Add only when needed, batch by batch.Â
'Drop-in' masterbatch
Formulated as a drop-in polymer added the same way as a colorant.
A simple integration with transformative impacts.
Food Packaging
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PET bottles and HDPE bottles.
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Food storage containers
Applications
EcoPure is used across a range of markets and applications.
Brands and manufacturers have applied EcoPure in a diverse range of products, including rigid and flexible food packaging, agricultural films and foams, footwear, nonwoven fabrics, eyewear frames and lenses, and diapers and hygiene products.
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Formulations are compatible with PET, PP, LDPE, HDPE, EPS, PLA, PU, EVA, PC, PMMA, nylon, thermoplastic rubber, cellulose acetate, and more.
Nonwovens & Hygiene Products
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Used in baby wipes, diaper, and superabsorbent polymers
Sportswear & Apparel
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TPR soles &Â PU and EVA foams
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Polyester fabric
Flexible Films​
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​Food contact films (PP, PE, PET)
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Agricultural films
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