Plastics for a Circular Economy

We believe there is a global plastic waste crisis and the way we can help solve that crisis is to provide the best end-of-life solution that works in concert with the Ellen McArthur Foundation’s 3 Principles of a Circular Economy:

1. Eliminate waste and pollution, 
2. Circulate products and materials at their highest value, and 
3. Regenerate nature. 

If we look at the current life cycle of plastic products in general, a polymer is converted into a product, that product is used by an end-consumer, and then it becomes part of the 35 million tons of plastic waste that enter municipal solid waste systems each year. Today, of that 35 million tons (35 MM) of plastic waste, only 3 MM tons are recycled, 5 MM tons become liter or are burned, and 27 MM tons of plastic waste enter landfills. 

Our goal is to solve the lion's share of the plastic waste issue (landfill waste) while also complementing reuse and recycling initiatives already in place (supporting Principle 2). Our organic enzymatic agent, when added at 1% to the total masterbatch of any traditional petroleum-based polymer, will allow the plastic waste that enters landfills (or any anaerobic environment like waterways) to quickly return to nature – nutrient-rich soil and biogases – that help to regenerate the earth and create renewable energy (supporting Principle 3).  This process leaves behind NO toxic waste, and NO micro-plastics (supporting Principle 1).

Our product does not change the performance or properties of the polymers. It does not require changes to the manufacturing process, nor does it require new equipment or tooling. Therefore, no capital expenditures are required. 

Because it is recyclable, it works in concert with all current collection, sorting, and municipal processing infrastructures - it doesn’t require development of new infrastructure like commercial composting facilities. Because our agent is only 1% of a total masterbatch, the cost implications are minimal, and it can be combined with colorant for greater value.

We are a US-patented technology that has already received all of the necessary US and EU certifications, including FDA compliance, for usage in products for food and consumables.

Most importantly, we don’t require change in human behavior.  All we ask is that people don’t litter.