Verde manufactures PolyEarthylene™, a biobased, recyclable, and landfill biodegradable alternative to traditional petroleum-based polyolefins, designed for use with existing plastic processing equipment. This technology addresses the issue of plastic waste by providing a sustainable solution that decomposes in landfill environments and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional petroleum-based polyolefins contribute significantly to plastic waste, with a large percentage ending up in landfills where they can take hundreds of years to decompose. Reliance on fossil fuels for plastic production also raises environmental concerns regarding resource depletion and carbon emissions.
Solution
Verde Bioresins manufactures PolyEarthylene™, a biobased alternative to conventional polyolefins designed to address plastic waste and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. PolyEarthylene™ is produced from plant-based feedstocks and is engineered to be both recyclable and landfill biodegradable. The material is designed for compatibility with existing plastic processing equipment, allowing manufacturers to switch to a sustainable alternative without investing in new machinery. PolyEarthylene™ offers a balance of strength and mechanical properties comparable to petroleum-based counterparts, making it suitable for both single-use and durable applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers are manufacturers in flexible packaging, food service, consumer goods, electronics, automotive, and agricultural industries seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional polyolefins.
Features
- Biobased composition derived from plant-based feedstocks that do not impact the food supply
- Recyclable in existing manufacturing and curbside recycling systems
- Landfill biodegradable, designed to decompose due to naturally occurring microorganisms
- Durable and reusable with mechanical properties comparable to traditional polyolefins
- Thermally stable for use in a variety of applications
- Compatible with existing plastic processing equipment, requiring no new machinery investments
- FDA food contact compliant under 21 CFR 177.1520
- ASTM D6866 certified for biobased content verification
- ASTM D5511 compliant for biodegradability
- PFAS free options available