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Biodegradable additives are substances that enhance the biodegradation of polymers by allowing microorganisms to use the carbon in the polymer chain as a source of energy. Biodegradation is the process of breaking down organic matter by the action of microbes, such as bacteria and fungi.
Biodegradable additives can make plastics more susceptible to biodegradation by changing their chemical and physical properties, such as molecular weight, functional groups, and surface area. Some examples of biodegradable additives are starch, bioaugmentation, pro-oxidant agents, and enzymes
Biodegradable additives work by attracting microorganisms to the plastic surface and making the plastic more susceptible to their enzymatic attack.
Microorganisms can either directly consume the plastic fragments and use the carbon as a nutritional source, or indirectly degrade the plastic by producing substances that weaken the polymer bonds. Biodegradable additives can also change the physical properties of the plastic, such as increasing its surface area, porosity, and hydrophilicity, which can facilitate the access of microorganisms and oxygen to the polymer.
As a result, biodegradable additives can accelerate the biodegradation of plastics in different environments, such as soil, compost, or marine water
The Global Biodegradable Additives Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Eco Pure® is an organic plastic additive that can be used with most thermoplastics and thermosets to enhance their biodegradation in different environments, such as landfills and marine water.
Eco Pure® contains organic compounds and metal salts that accelerate the oxidation and hydrolysis of plastics, making them more accessible to microbes. Eco Pure® also allows microbes to create a biofilm that coats the plastic waste and attracts other microbes through quorum sensing, a process of chemical communication2.
Eco Pure® is produced by Bio-Tec Environmental, LLC, a company that specializes in biodegradable additives for plastics1. Eco Pure® is one of the solutions to reduce plastic pollution and promote a circular economy.
Eco-One® is an organic additive that enhances the biodegradation of plastic products when disposed of in a biologically active landfill.
It allows treated plastic to be consumed by the microbes in the landfill, thus breaking down the chemical bonds of the plastic at an accelerated rate. Eco-One® also produces methane, which can be recaptured and used as a source of renewable energy.
Another product with a similar name is Eco One Electrolyzed Water System, which is a device that generates hypochlorous acid (HO Cl), a cleaner and disinfectant, from water and salt. HO Cl is effective against viruses and bacteria, and can also be used for sanitizing food and cookware.
Eco Mark Scheme is a program instituted by the Government of India for labeling of environment-friendly products. The scheme is administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards and covers 16 product categories.
Breakdown Plastic Inc.: A company that offers a range of biodegradable additives for different types of plastics, such as PE, PP, PS, PET, PVC, and PLA. Their additives are based on organic compounds that promote microbial colonization and degradation of plastics.
Bio-Tec Environmental, LLC: A company that produces Eco Pure®, a biodegradable additive that can be used with most thermoplastics and thermosets. Eco Pure® contains organic compounds and metal salts that accelerate the oxidation and hydrolysis of plastics, making them more accessible to microbes.
Eco Safe Plastic: A company that manufactures Eco-One®, a biodegradable additive that can be used with PE, PP, PS, PET, PLA, and other plastics. Eco-One® contains organic compounds and enzymes that enhance the biodegradation of plastics in aerobic and anaerobic environments.
Biosphere Plastic, LLC: A company that offers Biosphere®, a biodegradable additive that can be used with PE, PP, PS, PET, PVC, and other plastics. Biosphere® contains organic compounds and metal salts that increase the rate of oxidation and hydrolysis of plastics, making them more biodegradable.
Eco Logic, LLC: A company that produces Eco-One EL10®, a biodegradable additive that can be used with PE, PP, PS, PET, PLA, and other plastics. Eco-One EL10® contains organic compounds and enzymes that stimulate the growth of microbes and the breakdown of plastics.
ECM Bio Films, Inc.: A company that offers ECM Master Batch Pellets®, a biodegradable additive that can be used with PE, PP, PS, PET, PVC, and other plastics. ECM Master Batch Pellets® contain organic compounds and metal salts that enhance the oxidation and hydrolysis of plastics, making them more biodegradable.
