Bringing solutions for a sustainable end-of-life of plastics

Ecolanka is pioneering innovative solutions for making polymers more degradable for recycling of complex materials and enhanced biodegradability of plastics.

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We offer a monomer toolbox for tailor-making degradable vinyl polymers

At Ecolanka, we have developed an innovative technology to design copolymers with on-demand degradation to meet specifications of our customers. Degradable polymers are prepared by radical copolymerisation of common monomers like ethylene, vinyl acetate, styrene, and acrylates with 1-25% of our patented comonomers.

#1 Smart degradability

Our patented technology integrates degradability into high-performance polymers without significantly altering their original properties.

#2 Monomer compatibility

We offer monomers of suitable reactivity in radical polymerization to produce on-demand degradable polymers: LDPE, EVA, acrylics, styrenics and other vinyls.

#3 Straightforward adoption

Preparation of degradable polymers using Ecolanka monomers does not require changes to existing polymer production lines.

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Use case : Recyclability

Simplifying recyclability of complex materials with Ecolanka

Packaging made from materials that could be bonded with polymers containing Ecolanka technology could be efficiently separated and sorted, improving both the quality and quantity of materials recovered for recycling. Packaging made from two polymers bonded with Ecolanka products can be separated after use.

Use case : Biodegradation

Solving the problem of biodegradation for non-degradable plastics

We supply polymer producers with proprietary monomers designed for next-generation, high-performance materials with potential for biodegradation. Biodegradation occurs after the material is disposed of in a biologically rich environment, where the material undergoes stepwise degradation without releasing microplastics.