SUSTAINABILITY MISSION

Sustainability is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as “an attempt to provide the best outcomes for the human and natural environments both now and into the indefinite future.” But, the most popular definition of sustainability can be traced back to a United Nations (UN) conference in 1987. It defined sustainable developments as those that “meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs” (WECD, 1987).

Bio-Tec Environmental’s mission is to use our developments in biodegradation* enhancing technology, the EcoPure® additive, to help our clients be successful in their business goals, without compromising the environment for future generations.

The problem of global plastic waste and pollution continues to grow as more and more societies around the world are becoming dependent on the convenience, durability, and economy of plastic goods. Read more about the abundance of plastic waste here. EcoPure®, producing treated plastic products that show accelerated biodegradation* in biologically active landfill environments, is a real world solution to this mounting problem.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Bio-Tec Environmental supports many environmental and non-profit organizations for the environmental stewardship that we would like to pass on to future generations. Global plastic pollution is just one of the daunting environmental problems facing our society today.

Bio-Tec and our affiliates support many well deserving organizations. Causes include support for efforts for clean water in impoverished countries, Carbon offsets to reduce climate impact, endangered species protection, and nature conservation.

* Biodegradation rates of EcoPure®-treated plastic materials measured according to the ASTM D5511 test method.  Tests are generally conducted using 20% to 30% solids content; solids content in naturally wetter landfills range from 55% to 65%, while the driest landfills may reach 93%.  Actual biodegradation rates will vary in biologically-active landfills according to the type of plastic used, the product configuration, and the solid content, temperature and moisture levels of the landfill. Find out more about biodegradability testing in our resource library.