How Eco-One® Works
Eco-One® allows treated plastic to be consumed (as a food energy source) by the microbes in a biologically-active landfill
Plastics (or polymers) are made of long molecular chains of organic molecules called monomers. Polymers do not exist naturally, are air-tight and water-tight, and most are designed to be incredibly stable. As a result, polymers do not biodegrade easily and will last in the environment for centuries, possibly forever.
Eco-One® is an organic additive that, when incorporated into the plastic product, enhances the natural biodegradation process when disposed of in a biologically active landfill.
The naturally occurring microbes are able to consume the plastic with Eco-One® as an energy source! As a result of this microbial consumption, the microbes produce methane (a renewable energy source) and carbon dioxide, and humus (makes soil richer).
Landfill methane is a growing renewable energy resource – check out our Product Overview Page to learn more!
Test Methods for the Biodegradation of Plastics
Eco-One® is scientifically validated for enhanced biodegradation through independent third-party ASTM / ISO test methods:
- ASTM D5511 – anaerobic biodegradation of plastic in a representative landfill environment
- ASTM D6691 – aerobic biodegradation of plastic in a representative marine environment
- ASTM D5988 – aerobic biodegradation of plastic in a soil environment
- Contact us to learn about additional ASTM and ISO test methods