Do polymers still remain in the soil after biodegradation?
No, the microbes utilize the carbon backbone of the polymer [...]
Are the by-products of biodegradation harmful to our environment?
Biodegradation is a natural process that is essential in maintaining [...]
What byproducts are produced during the process of biodegradation?
Products treated with EcoPure® biodegrade as a result of microbial [...]
Does microbial digestion consume the entire polymer chain or just the EcoPure® additive?
Tests have been completed to show that biodegradation is occurring [...]
What is microbial quorum sensing?
Microbes use quorum sensing to coordinate certain behaviors based on [...]
Won’t microbes consume and digest traditional plastic?
Yes, microbes are very similar to other organisms in that [...]
What are the typical bacterial strains that feed off of EcoPure®?
The specific microbes for consuming plastics have taken years for [...]
When a plastic made with EcoPure® breaks down into biomass, what makes up that biomass?
Biomass is essentially organic matter similar to soil or dirt. [...]
What are the stages of biodegradation in a landfill environment?
Aerobic Phase (first few days) – This is the phase [...]
What environmental conditions need to be present for EcoPure® to activate?
There are three types of microbial environments: suspended, dormant, and [...]
