* Biodegradation rates of Pristine®-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. This website contains information based on our current experiences and knowledge. It does not relieve customers of their responsibility to carry out their own tests and experiments on their own. We do not imply any legally binding assurance. Customers are encouraged to be responsible in determining their products do not infringe upon any intellectual properties.

Regulations in some US States including but not limited to California, Vermont, Delaware and Massachusetts currently prohibits the sale of plastic products and packaging that are labeled with the terms ‘biodegradable,' 'degradable,' or ‘de-compostable, or any form of those terms. Laws consistently change, we recommend you update your marketing to reflect the current laws in your trade area. The laws in some US States also prohibits language that implies in any way that the item will break down, biodegrade or decompose in a landfill or other environment. These restrictions apply to all sales in many US States, including sales over the Internet.
Pristine makes no claims to being ‘biodegradable,' 'degradable,' or ‘de-compostable, or any form of those terms in any US State not allowing or recognizing those terms.