EcoPure® Bridges the Gap Between Biodegradable Plastics and Nature

Plastics are indispensable to modern life. They protect our food, enable medical advances, and power countless industries. Yet their persistence in the environment has created one of the world’s most urgent sustainability challenges. Billions of tons of plastic waste accumulate every year, and the majority ends up in landfills, rather than being recycled or composted.

For decades, the industry has sought a way to balance the performance of plastics with their environmental impact. EcoPure® provides that bridge — a science-backed additive that transforms conventional plastics into materials capable of biodegrading in real-world conditions.

The Real Problem: Durability Without a Plan for the End of Life

Conventional plastics like polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are designed for durability. Their long carbon-chain molecular structures resist natural decay, which is why a water bottle can remain intact for centuries.

While recycling and composting play important roles, global recycling rates remain low, and industrial composting infrastructure is limited. The majority of plastic waste — from packaging to single-use products — still ends up in landfills.

That’s where EcoPure® comes in. Instead of relying solely on recycling or idealized disposal systems, EcoPure® targets the environment where plastics are most likely to end up: biologically active landfills.

How EcoPure® Works

EcoPure® is an organic additive blended directly into standard plastics during manufacturing. It does not alter the appearance, strength, or recyclability of the product — but it fundamentally changes how the plastic interacts with microbes once discarded.

Here’s how:

1. Biofilm Formation – The additive helps create a surface environment that attracts and supports microbial colonies.
2. Microbial Colonization – Bacteria and archaea attach to the surface, forming biofilm that enables them to penetrate the plastic.
3. Polymer Breakdown – These microorganisms consume the plastic’s carbon backbone, breaking chemical bonds and converting the material into natural byproducts.
4. End Products – The process results in CO₂ (aerobic), methane (anaerobic), water, and biomass — not microplastics.

This sequence is driven by microbial activity, not oxidation or sunlight. That’s why EcoPure® enables true biodegradation, even deep within landfill conditions where oxygen is limited.

Backed by Science, Proven by Testing

EcoPure®’s performance has been verified through internationally recognized testing standards, including ASTM D5511 (anaerobic biodegradation) and ASTM D5338 (aerobic composting). These tests measure actual microbial conversion of plastic carbon into CO₂ and methane — the gold standard for confirming biodegradation.

Results from independent labs show:

• PET bottles with EcoPure® achieved over 60% biodegradation in extended ASTM D5511 studies.
• PE bags reached nearly 80% biodegradation under the same test conditions.
• PS coffee lids showed over 60% biodegradation in long-term trials.

Unlike many “degradable” additives that simply cause fragmentation, EcoPure® ensures complete microbial digestion, leaving no microplastic residue behind.

A Practical Solution for Manufacturers

EcoPure® isn’t just a sustainability upgrade — it’s designed to fit seamlessly into existing production systems.

• Drop-In Compatibility: No new machinery, process changes, or special handling required.
• Recyclability Retained: Treated plastics can still be recycled alongside conventional materials.
• Global Compliance: EcoPure® meets FDA, REACH, and Proposition 65 standards for safety and regulatory compliance.

For manufacturers, this means they can meet sustainability goals and regulatory expectations without compromising product performance or profitability.

Real-World Impact

EcoPure®’s impact extends across industries — from packaging and retail to agriculture and consumer goods. Manufacturers are increasingly using EcoPure® to enhance products like:

• Food containers and film packaging
• Beverage bottles and caps
• Single-use bags, straws, and utensils
• Agricultural films and industrial liners

By adding EcoPure®, these products can degrade in the conditions they’re most likely to encounter — landfill environments — helping reduce long-term accumulation and environmental burden.

Aligning Innovation with Responsibility

The conversation around plastics is evolving from “How can we make them last?” to “How can we make them responsibly disappear?” EcoPure® is part of that shift. It bridges the gap between human innovation and natural processes, enabling plastics to serve their purpose and then return safely to the environment.

This approach aligns with the broader principles of a circular economy — extending product utility while designing for an environmentally responsible end of life. For brand owners, it’s also an opportunity to demonstrate genuine leadership through transparency and verified results.

Complementing Other Sustainability Strategies

EcoPure® isn’t a replacement for recycling, composting, or renewable materials — it complements them. A comprehensive approach to sustainability involves multiple pathways:

• Recycling keeps high-quality plastics in circulation.
• Bioplastics offer renewable sourcing.
• EcoPure® ensures biodegradability in landfill conditions, where most plastics inevitably end up.

Together, these strategies reduce plastic persistence and help close the loop on waste.

EcoPure® represents a practical and proven step toward a more sustainable plastics industry. By bridging the gap between synthetic materials and microbial life, EcoPure® transforms plastics from a long-term pollutant into a material that naturally returns to the environment.

For manufacturers, adopting EcoPure® means more than compliance — it means leadership. It’s a small change in formulation that creates a measurable difference in environmental performance.

A simple step in manufacturing. A big step for sustainability.