Radical Plastics

Radical Plastics has developed a technology that involves blending conventional plastics with a proprietary, naturally-occurring catalyst.  When properly compounded, this catalyst has the ability to render plastic biodegradable in the natural environment.

This two-stage degradation process begins with a chemical phase, in which the long polymer molecules are broken down to smaller components by a free radical mechanism.

This triggers a second, biological phase in which microorganisms in the environment see these components as food and metabolize the material turning it into biomass, CO2 and water.

Radical Plastics technology can make a significant contribution in the battle against plastic pollution. By replacing existing, non-degradable plastics with biodegradable compounds from Radical Plastics, converters and brand owners can enjoy the outstanding properties of conventional plastics with the added benefit of complete biodegradability.