EvoNatura
EvoNatura produces a thermally stable microbial additive that makes plastic biodegradable in natural environments like soil and home compost. The drop-in solution works with existing manufacturing equipment, processing at temperatures up to 220°C, and helps manufacturers comply with EPR regulations. The company is currently at Technology Readiness Level 5, running pilot-scale testing with commercial partners ahead of a 2026 commercial launch.
- Biotechnology
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
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Problem
Conventional plastics are designed to persist for centuries, accumulating in landfills and natural ecosystems. Existing biodegradable alternatives often fail in practice—oxo-degradable additives fragment into harmful microplastics, while enzyme-based solutions degrade during high-heat manufacturing processes, limiting their real-world applicability.
Solution
EvoNatura provides a drop-in microbial additive that enables plastics to biodegrade completely in environments where materials actually end up, such as soil, water, and home compost. The additive is engineered for thermal stability, remaining effective at processing temperatures up to 220°C, which allows it to integrate seamlessly into existing compounding and production lines without requiring equipment overhauls. The technology uses encapsulated biological components that survive high-temperature manufacturing and activate post-use to break down plastic without leaving persistent microplastics. EvoNatura's solution also supports regulatory compliance with EPR laws and single-use plastic bans, backed by ASTM and TÜV AUSTRIA testing standards.
Target Audience
Primary customers are plastic manufacturers, compounders, and brand owners producing single-use plastics or flexible packaging who need to meet EPR compliance requirements while maintaining product performance.
Features
- Thermally stable microbial additive that withstands processing temperatures up to 220°C, compatible with standard manufacturing equipment
- Drop-in formulation requiring zero CapEx, designed to work with existing compounding and production lines
- Encapsulated biological components that survive high-heat extrusion and activate post-use for controlled degradation
- Complete biodegradation in soil, water, and home compost environments without leaving persistent microplastics
- ASTM and TÜV AUSTRIA compliance testing to support EPR regulations including EU PPWR and California SB 54
- Validated through twin-screw extrusion testing with PLA, demonstrating thermal stability, processability, and maintained mechanical integrity
- Currently at Technology Readiness Level 5 with pilot-scale testing underway for commercial deployment