No, EcoPure® is an additive composed of organic compounds that attract microbes when placed in microbe-rich environments. There are no enzymes or microbes within the EcoPure® additive.

Biodegradable plastics are defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) as “a degradable plastic in which the degradation results from the action of naturally-occurring microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae”.

Aerobic biodegradation involves the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms in the presence of oxygen. Anaerobic biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganism when oxygen is not present.

Microorganisms, or microbes, comprise a wide variety of organisms that can live alone or in colonies. The trillions of microbes on earth make up the largest number of living organisms on the planet and include bacteria, fungi, some algae and protozoa. A microorganism can be heterotrophic (meaning they eat other things) or autotrophic (meaning that make food for themselves).

Biodegradation is defined by the EPA as, “A process by which microbial organisms transform or alter (through metabolic or enzymatic action) the structure of chemicals introduced into the environment.”The biodegradation process breaks down everything from yard waste to crude oil. It is a natural process that keeps our planet clean and healthy. Unfortunately, the rate at which we are producing waste far outpaces the rate of natural biodegradation, leading to an ... Read More