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What is a biopolymer?

A biopolymer, is a type of polymer that is derived from renewable biological sources such as plants, animals, and microorganisms. The most wildly used biopolymer is PLA made from corn. Many biopolymers are biodegradable, meaning they can be broken down into simpler, environmentally benign substances by microorganisms under appropriate conditions. This makes them suitable for applications where environmental impact and waste management are concerns. Production of biopolymers typically generates lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum-based polymers. This is because bio-based polymers utilize carbon dioxide during the growth of the biological sources, which is then sequestered in the polymer structure, thus reducing the overall carbon footprint. Our biopolymers reduce the need for toxic additives or by-products making them safer for both human health and the environment.

Safer Plastics for a Better Tomorrow

Our backbone polymers have demonstrated safety profiles similar to polymers used in biomedical procedures, it is biocompatible. Our polymer can break down into the building blocks used which can be naturally occurring compounds the FDA has approved in food and supplement items. Allowing fungi and bacteria to breakdown and consume this polymer naturally like it would any other plant debris.

The benefits of using biodegradable and non-cytotoxic polymers like ours include: improved soil health, improved water quality, reducing toxic chemical exposure, and generally healthier than most other polymers.

 

Let’s Be Done With Toxic Chemicals

Our polymers can replace toxic additives functional uses. Current solutions can replace Bisphenols (BPA, BPF, BPS), phthalates, some aspects of forever chemicals (PFAs, PFAOS) with no VOC off gasing. It will take consumer preferences to demand governments and corporations to take proactive measures in replacing these harmful substances.

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