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Sustainability is reshaping the plastics industry. With growing consumer awareness, government regulations, and global efforts to reduce pollution, manufacturers are under pressure to make their products more environmentally responsible. Unfortunately, not every solution marketed as “biodegradable” or “eco-friendly” delivers what it promises. A prime example is oxo-degradable plastics — [...]

As the global plastics crisis intensifies, the demand for truly biodegradable alternatives is rising sharply. While the market is growing at a rapid pace, it’s still navigating challenges—technical, regulatory, and perceptual—that shape its evolution. This article offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the biodegradable plastics industry as of [...]

When people think of plastics breaking down, they often imagine sunlight, heat, or mechanical wear slowly fragmenting material into smaller pieces. But true biodegradation happens in a very different way. At the heart of this process is something microscopic yet powerful: biofilm. EcoPure® leverages the natural behavior of microorganisms [...]

Plastics are not all created equal. Polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) each have unique chemical structures that affect how they behave in the environment. For manufacturers exploring biodegradable solutions, one of the most common questions is: How do different plastics respond to EcoPure® treatment? [...]

Microplastics have become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. From ocean waters to drinking supplies, these tiny fragments of plastic are now found virtually everywhere. For consumers and manufacturers alike, the concern is clear: if a product claims to be biodegradable, does it still leave [...]

As consumer awareness of environmental issues continues to rise, so does skepticism toward sustainability claims. In the plastics industry, the temptation to make vague or exaggerated statements about biodegradability or eco-friendliness can be strong. Yet “greenwashing” — the practice of misleading consumers with unverified or inaccurate environmental claims — [...]