The BIO-D^TM System of degradation essentially modifies the polymer matrix to make the polyolefin oxo-biodegradable, which leads to chain scissions and hence a lowering of molecular weight besides creating a hydrophilic surface which can be bio-assimilated by microorganisms in the soil.

Hence the unique feature of this system is the controlled modification of the polymer matrix.

These polyolefin resins can be easily processed on conventional processing equipment to give totally degradable or compostable plastic products will degrade or compost when subjected to or exposed to sunlight, heat and/or stress conditions which are commonly present in the environment. A combination of any one of the aforementioned factors is enough to trigger the oxidation process, which will turn the once tough and flexible plastic product into brittle fragments that will eventually convert into carbon-di-oxide, water and biomass, leaving absolutely no toxic by-products.