| BioSphere Plastic | |
| Location City: | Portland, Oregon |
| Location Country: | USA |
| Products: | BioSphere Biodegradable Plastic Additive |
BioSphere Plastic is a manufacturer of biodegradable additives. The company states that their product enhances the biodegradation of synthetic polymers by addition of their technology. It has a capacity at or around 5,800 metric tons a year and has filed for patent protection over their additive worldwide.
BioSphere Plastic released their test reports showing biodegradability of Polyethylene and Polypropylene for public review in July 2012.[1]
BioSphere Plastic scientists have studied microbial biodegradation of polymers and have used this information to increase biodegradation of plastic made with their plastic additives.[2]
BioSphere Plastic offices are located in Portland, OR, USA,[3] Santiago, Chile,[4] and Bangkok, Thailand.[5]