TechnologyHow our biodegradable additive technology works
REPLO® is a science-backed organic additive technology designed to help compatible plastics and synthetic materials transition from centuries toward years under defined end-of-life conditions. Added during manufacturing, REPLO® integrates into existing materials without compromising product performance, production processes or recyclability.
Science-backed. Independently tested.
REPLO® is supported by independent testing using recognised ASTM test methods across landfill, marine, wastewater and industrial compost conditions, alongside relevant third-party assessment including Intertek Green Leaf and OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT.
How REPLO® works
Simple to integrate. Designed for real-world impact. REPLO® is added during manufacturing and works within compatible plastics and synthetic materials to support their transition from centuries toward years under defined end-of-life conditions, without compromising performance, production processes or recyclability.
Independent testing has evaluated compatible treated materials under landfill, marine, wastewater and industrial compost conditions using recognised ASTM test methods.
Microbe attraction
REPLO® creates surface conditions that allow microbes to recognise and attach to the plastic, initiating natural colonisation.
Breakdown & digestion
Water and enzymes progressively depolymerise the material into smaller molecules and monomers, which microbes consume as a food source, avoiding microplastic formation.
Biofilm formation & enzyme activation
Once attached, microbes form a moisture-rich biofilm and release enzymes that modify the polymer surface, making it hydrophilic and biologically accessible.
From waste to renewal
In managed landfill environments, gases generated through natural biological processes can be captured and converted into energy—creating potential value from waste that would otherwise remain unused.
Microbe attraction
REPLO® creates surface conditions that allow microbes to recognise and attach to the plastic, initiating natural colonisation.
Biofilm formation & enzyme activation
Once attached, microbes form a moisture-rich biofilm and release enzymes that modify the polymer surface, making it hydrophilic and biologically accessible.
Breakdown & digestion
Water and enzymes progressively depolymerise the material into smaller molecules and monomers, which microbes consume as a food source, avoiding microplastic formation.
From waste to renewal
In managed landfill environments, gases generated through natural biological processes can be captured and converted into energy—creating potential value from waste that would otherwise remain unused.
Sustainability with competitive edge
REPLO® offers a practical path to more responsible material outcomes, helping compatible plastics and synthetic textiles transition from centuries toward years under defined end-of-life conditions.
Designed as a low-dose, drop-in organic additive technology, REPLO® integrates seamlessly into existing production, no retooling, no process changes and no compromise to product performance or recyclability.
REPLO® at a glance
REPLO®: the science-backed, organic additive technology that works within conventional plastics and synthetic textiles to help them break down responsibly at end of life.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Ease of Integration | Drop-in, organic additive, no equipment changes |
| Biodegradation | Accelerated microbe-activated breakdown in landfill, marine, industrial compost and wastewater with no microplastics |
| Scientific Rigor | ASTM and ISO-verified, third-party tested |
| Material Integrity | Maintains product strength, performance and shelf life |
| Eco & Human Safety | OEKO-TEX® certified, non-toxic to ecosystems |
| Versatility | Compatible across major plastics and synthetic fibres, including PE, PP, PET, nylon, polyester and spandex |
Organic technology
REPLO®’s proprietary organic additive technology is designed to support more responsible end-of-life outcomes across compatible plastics and synthetic textiles, including polyester, nylon and spandex/elastane.
Multi-environment use
REPLO® is engineered to perform across landfill, wastewater, industrial composting, and marine environments.
Independent testing
REPLO® is independently tested by third-party laboratories using recognised ASTM test methods, including D5511, D6691, D5338 and D5210, across defined landfill, marine, industrial compost and wastewater conditions.
Recycling compatible
REPLO® is designed to complement, not replace, recycling, supporting more responsible end-of-life outcomes for compatible materials while maintaining product performance and compatibility with established recycling processes.
Competitor advantage
REPLO® outperforms PLA, oxo-additives, and enzyme alternatives on scalability, cost-efficiency, and material range. The smart, practical, commercial-ready solution.
Closing the real-world gap
REPLO® helps address the materials that fall outside today’s recycling systems, supporting more responsible end-of-life outcomes through a practical, scalable and commercially viable solution.
Curious about REPLO®?
Curious about REPLO®? Find answers to common questions about how our science-backed organic additive technology works.
REPLO® is compatible with a broad range of petroleum-based plastics: LDPE, HDPE, PP, PET, as well as synthetic textiles including polyester (PET), nylon (polyamide), acrylic, and polyester–spandex blends. Compatibility is achieved when incorporated during the resin compounding, extrusion, or fiber melt stage.
REPLO® is added as a masterbatch or direct additive during standard polymer feed, extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, or fiber spinning. No process retooling, additional equipment, or changes in temperature profiles are required.
Extensive testing confirms REPLO® does not compromise tensile strength, elongation, elasticity, thermal properties, color, or processability. It maintains performance throughout the product lifecycle.
REPLO® is a microbial biodegradation accelerator. It enhances microbial recognition of polymer chains by increasing surface accessibility and susceptibility to enzymatic attack in biologically active environments. The additive does not introduce microbes; it works with naturally occurring bacteria and fungi in landfill, marine, industrial compost, and wastewater systems.
Complete microbial metabolism results in CO₂, water, biomass, and humic compounds under aerobic conditions. Anaerobic environments, such as landfills, produce methane and CO₂, consistent with natural organic waste decomposition.