Ecovia Biopolymers vs.
Polyacrylates
Our suite of Ecovia Biopolymers are created from a proprietary fermentation process and a companion chemistry platform based on safe and non-toxic materials. Our products are 100% biobased, biodegradable, and high-performing, multi-functional alternatives to conventional acrylate and acrylamide polymers and starch-based biopolymers. Ecovia biopolymers are based on 100% renewable feedstocks like glucose or glycerol and an excellent alternative to widely-used petrochemical-derived materials.
Biobased Polyglutamic Acid (γ-PGA)
versus Synthetic Polyacrylates
What is PGA?
- Naturally occurring polymer of glutamic acid
- Biobased, biodegradable, non-toxic, and edible
- An alt-protein with no microplastics at end of life
- Lower GHG emissions relative to the incumbent
What are Polyacrylates?
- Synthetic plastic polymer
- Non-biodegradable
- A plastic with microplastic pollution at end of life
- The incumbent, with the highest GHG footprint
