Wells Plastics Limited is the developer, owner and manufacturer of the ReverteTM oxo-biodegradable technology and trademarks.
innovative solutions
Based in the heart of the UK, Wells Plastics has been developing innovate solutions for improving the technical properties of plastics for over 37 years and holds an enviable position as the technology leader in oxo-biodegradable plastics.
Wells Plastics is committed to developing new applications, improved performance and credentials of oxo-biodegradable technology, culminating in the recent launch of PET technology for use in the most demanding of applications – flexible laminate packaging.
state of the art facility
As a manufacturer Wells Plastics boasts a state of the art facility with continuous investment in plant and people being a key factor to growth of both the business and the success of the brand.
scientists and plastic technologists
Our scientists and plastic technologists promote technology globally and regularly present academic papers on the subject at recognised international conferences throughout the year. Additionally our scientists take a lead role in working with other important bodies which recognise and influence the development of oxo-biodegradable technology such as ASTM and OBPF, along with many others.
ReverteTM is a family of oxo-biodegradable additive masterbatches which has been developed for a wide range of polymers and packaging applications.
The term ‘Oxo-biodegradability’ is a hybridisation of two words; oxidation and biodegradability. It defines clearly a two step process initiated in this case by the ReverteTM additive degrading (breaking up) the polymer chain in order to make it available for biodegradability within the environment when a treated item has finished its useful life.
The oxidation phase reduces the polymer molecular weight and introduces oxygen into the structure. This process transforms the plastic from long strands to much smaller lengths. By reducing the chain length of the polymer the material loses its physical strength, making it brittle and non-plastic . The biodegradability aspect refers to the conversion of these lower molecular weight species by bacteria into biomass, CO2 and H2O.
Oxo-biodegradables
Help reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment.
Adds value to products and brands.
Small addition (generally 1%) renders standard polyolefins oxo-biodegradable.
No modification or investment in machinery required for manufacturers.
Cost effective method of enhancing the environmental credentials of plastics.
Allows all the performance aspects of your polymer blend to be maintained.
ReverteTM is technically superior to other oxo-biodegradables in the marketplace and this has been demonstrated time and time again. ReverteTM formulations offer a greater degree of control and predictability than conventional oxo-biodegradables, a fact which we believe sets ReverteTM products apart.’
HQ : UK