SCIENCE

THE

ENHANCED TO

HELP NATURE

ELIMINATE

PLASTIC WASTE

HOW DO WE DO IT?

WITH UNIQUE FORMULATIONS

Our formulations enhance the biodegradation of both bio-based and fossil-derived polymers in targeted environments by integrating bio-based ingredients with functional modifiers and compatibilizers while maintaining the mechanical integrity and durability required for product performance and recyclability.

HOW DO WE MAINTAIN RECYCLABILITY?

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We've developed proprietary material formulations for polymers that target and allow microorganisms found in landfills, soil and composting environments to naturally feed off the chemicals and compounds in our materials when discarded as waste.

By digesting and breaking them down into harmless organic matter.

HOW DO WE DO IT?

Our formulations enhance the biodegradation of both bio-based and fossil-derived polymers in targeted environments by integrating bio-based constituents with functional modifiers and compatibilizers while maintaining the mechanical integrity and durability required for product performance and recyclability.

HOW DO WE MAINTAIN RECYCLABILITY?

Our formulations are engineered to maintain the structural integrity of the base polymer. We ensure the percentage of the base polymer remains within accepted recycling content standards.

TECHNICAL

LET'S GET

TECHNICAL

TARGETED ENVIRONMENT

The degradation process only starts when products made from TOTO-TOA® materials enter active microbial environments.

So no degradation or loss of performance during use.

TOTO-TOA® materials are engineered to interact only with naturally occurring microorganisms commonly found in landfills, soils, and composting environments. As a result, TOTO-TOA® materials are durable and long-lasting when you need them and only biodegradable when you don't.

ENZYME ACTIVATION

Once these microorganisms colonise on the surface, they enter and release natural enzymes that break down the polymer chains of TOTO-TOA® materials into smaller fragments, turning it into their food source.

NATURAL TRANSFORMATION

These microorganisms digest the material fragments piece by piece and convert them into natural biomass, water, and gases such as carbon dioxide (in aerobic conditions) or methane (in anaerobic landfills). This process reintegrates the material back into the earth’s natural carbon cycle, without leaving behind harmful microplastic residues.

FASTER BREAKDOWN

Because of the way TOTO-TOA® formulations are engineered, microorganisms can access and break down the material much faster than conventional plastics.

What normally takes centuries can now happen within years. The breakdown process occurs up to 100 times faster, allowing the material to return safely to nature.