Welcome to BioSphere Plastic LLC. Our company is comprised of a group of individuals working together to provide the best biodegradable plastic solutions and environmental solutions available today.

We believe that life is a gift, and it is our desire to give back to society through our dedication to educate, and increase global awareness of affordable environmental solutions. Our biodegradable plastic additive contains cutting edge technology that when added to to the production of polymers, rapidly enhances the biodegradation of plastic products. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our product and our service. We continue to R&D and work to improve the efficiency of our biodegradable materials. BioSphere is committed to spreading this affordable technology world wide increasing environmental awareness in the global marketplace.

Life is a gift. Our team is determined to protect this gift by making the manufacturing of environmentally friendly plastic products affordable to all. We invite you to partner with us, as we take this message to the globe, as BioSphere truly values our clients and considers them partners in our journey to change the way of life.

Biodegradable Plastic Additive

Biosphere Plastic has designed a unique environmental solution. Their unique plastic additive when placed into the base polymer such as PP, PE, PS, PET and other major resin types enhances the biodegradability of these polymers. BioSphere continues to R&D their technology making it enhance the biodegradation of plastic faster, more affordable and in different forms. When BioSphere first released their product in 2012, their additive was in solid state form, since then BioSphere has developed a liquid and powder formulation and a compostable additive which is poised to pass the ASTM D6400 testing standard for compostable plastic in the United States.

• 2012 BioSphere released their 201 and 202 additives for use in major polymer types.
• November 2012 BioSphere released liquid formulations for PET, Adhesives and other polymer types.
• In January of 2013 BioSphere designed powder formulations for TPU’s, Gels and other polymer types.
• In February 2013 BioSphere developed compostable additives which are “poised to pass” the ASTM D6400.
• In November 2013 BioSphere released liquid spray for plastic and organic food waste to increase biodegradability of the material.

Biodegradablemeans the total breakdown of a product (by microorganisms) to something found in nature. Some industry individuals compare the biodegradation of a leaf or a tree to plastic. Biodegradation of plastic takes a period of time.  Plastic is found around the world and is the by-product of making oil.

They turn monomers into polymers and take those polymers and turn them into plastic bags, bowls, etc. The amazing benefit of BioSphere is that it converts the plastic product (which is very slow at biodegradation) and turns it into a biodegradable product that shows biodegradation 100-200 times faster than regular plastic products. Biodegradation occurs by allowing the microbes to consume the macromolecules within the plastic and convert it (anaerobically) into CH4, CO2, biomass, and water. Water is left behind by microorganisms, even though most is utilized during the biodegradation process. Aerobic biodegradation, which occurs in both landfills and compost facilities, produces CO2, biomass, and water.

Composting Plastic

Biodegradation is different then compostable. The industry defines compostable to be Aerobic biodegradation in an industrial compost facility. These are different in home compost piles and commercial compost facilities. The reason for the industry definition of compostable products is further define biodegradation and to set it apart from biodegradation based on testing methods and standards. Composting in an industrial compost facility requires 140F to break down the polymer chain of polylactic acid (otherwise known as PLA).

Biodegradation in the United States is defined as anything that biodegrades based on microorganisms turning the product into organic material found in nature. ASTM D5511-12 is the testing method for plastic biodegradation in Anerobic Digestion Units, Landfill simulation tests, and ASTM D5526. ISO 15985 is the standard for the test of anaerobic biodegradation of plastic materials in high solids environments internationally.

To determine if your product or package is biodegradable plastic you may need to perform some testing if the product company has not given you testing over your resin type or product. The ASTM D5511-12 and the ASTM D5526-12 are both tests to define biodegradation in anaerobic environments these testing methods are a guideline for disposal methods anaerobic digestion and accelerated landfills. You are also able to simulate landfills that are not accelerated in accordance with EPA guidelines. To determine compostable products, you would need to do the Standard Test ASTM D6400 which is performed by the test ASTM D5338-12, which is for the Aerobic testing method for determining Aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials in an industrial compost facility only.

Currently the only test for home composting is done by the reduction of heat while performing the ASTM D5338, this also applies to municipal compost facilities. There are currently no industrial compost facilities around the world that maintain a 180 day time for composting at a constant 140F temperature, 130F is optimal temperatures for most compost facilities due to the different micro-organisms that live within the compost.