Contempure is an organic additive for traditional plastics that will have enhanced biodegradation in biologically active, microbe-rich disposal environments (biologically active landfills) and take far less time to biodegrade compared to untreated plastics. Here at Contempo we have a saying “Progress not Perfection”, while we know additives for plastics aren’t the solution to the packaging problem long term, short term we believe it is an excellent option to help cut down on the amount of plastics existing in landfills. Unfortunately we know a majority of plastics do end up in landfills, this is why we utilize Contempure as we move into future advancements that can help us move away from plastic all together!
your impact
You are making a commitment to give your plastic products an improved end of life if they do not get recycled or if they are deemed unrecyclable. Contempure provides a safe way for your plastic products to biodegrade faster in a biologically active landfill environment by making them more attractive to microbes and bacteria, which is how biodegradation happens in nature. Until there is an affordable plant-based alternative to petroleum based plastic, we should all be conscious of the amount of plastic that is piling up in landfills and Contempure can help us reduce such plastic waste.
We have test results showing Contempure™ degraded 16.5% of a plastic product in just 30 days.
Contempure™ is not oxo-degradable, meaning it does not break down in the prescence of oxygen but rather requires a microbial rich environment, like a landfill.
The difference between Contempure treated plastic and non-treated plastic is that Contempure creates an opportunity for microbes to utilize plastic as food and energy and this accelerates biodegradation* as the microbes consume the plastics.
ASTM D5511 tested and proven additive, ASTM D5511 is; the Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under High Solids Anaerobic-Digestion Conditions
Contempure™ is not oxo-degradable, meaning it does not break down in the presence of oxygen but rather requires a microbial rich environment, like a landfill.
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Our 7 Preferred Sustainable Materials
Our 7 preferred materials are thoroughly vetted and researched, and all have a beneficial environmental impact. With more states passing sustainability regulations for their packaging, it’s important to stay on top of the requirements and trends in sustainable packaging.
