About Biodegradable Future

The Story of Biodegradable Future
Biodegradable Future is not just a company; it is a movement, an evolution in sustainable solutions for a world in dire need of change. Founded by Dean Lynch, President, and Leviticus Bentley, CEO and CTO, in January 2020, Biodegradable Future is the culmination of years of friendship, shared vision, and relentless pursuit of sustainability.

A Shared Vision Rooted in Innovation

Dean and Leviticus first met as competitors in the functional beverage industry. Dean had created Stream Drinks, an innovative line of vitamin-infused beverages, while Leviticus launched Vita Go Beverages in 2017, a brand that revolutionized hydration and nutrition with an ingenious cap technology. Their products shared a common goal: to provide essential health benefits to consumers. However, there was one glaring problem—the packaging. Both brands were wrapped in plastic, which weighed on their conscience. How could they create products that promoted health and well-being while contributing to the world’s plastic problem?

The Search for Sustainable Solutions

The two entrepreneurs quickly realized that their passion for authentic, sustainable products extended beyond beverages. Their friendship grew from shared values of honesty, respect, and integrity, and they began to search for packaging alternatives that aligned with their missions. Over the next few years, Dean and Leviticus dove deep into research on eco-friendly materials, realizing that the answer lay in something much bigger than just beverage packaging.

With Dean’s background in venture capital, investor relations, and strategic growth, and Leviticus’ expertise in thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers, developed during his tenure as Managing Director at Nature’s Way Supplements, they were perfectly positioned to make a significant impact on the packaging industry. They envisioned a future where packaging didn’t just contain products—it helped heal the planet.

The Birth of Biodegradable Future

In January 2020, after years of research, Biodegradable Future was born. What started as a quest for sustainable packaging solutions turned into something much larger. Dean and Leviticus saw a landscape full of possibilities: creating products that were not only biodegradable but could break down in various environments such as landfills, oceans, and composting sites. They knew their innovation could help tackle the growing plastic waste crisis while benefiting ecosystems, humans, and animals alike.

Dean, with his sharp business acumen and passion for emerging growth companies, took on the role of Sales and Marketing Director, driving Biodegradable Future’s outreach and growth strategies. He built a framework for the company’s global expansion, ensuring its reach extended far beyond their initial scope.

Leviticus, a man driven by humanitarian values and a deep commitment to making the world a better place, took on the role of CEO and CTO, applying his technical expertise in polymers and eco-friendly packaging to create truly groundbreaking solutions. His years of experience in injection molding and packaging technologies have led Biodegradable Future to develop products that are innovative, cost-effective, and above all, sustainable.

A Global Mission with Local Impact

Biodegradable Future’s products are now used in industries across the world, from cosmetics and clothing to building materials and automotive products. The company’s proprietary organic additives make plastic products biodegradable without compromising the strength, color, or shelf life of the material. Their products have been adopted by brands in countries including the USA, India, Brazil, Europe, South Africa, and Germany, showcasing the company’s far-reaching impact.

Dean and Leviticus’ shared belief that recycling is no longer enough has driven them to create solutions that truly align with the zero-waste movement. With plastic production set to double in the next 20 years, Biodegradable Future is positioning itself as the starting point for a new era of environmentally responsible packaging.

The Future is Biodegradable

What makes Biodegradable Future so unique is its comprehensive approach—from product innovation to business structure. The company not only offers a solution for the plastic crisis but does so in a way that is commercially viable for industries worldwide. With a 1% letdown ratio, no loss in tensile strength, and only a 10% increase in raw material costs, Biodegradable Future’s products are as practical as they are revolutionary.

As Dean continues to focus on expanding the company’s market presence and building relationships with investors, Leviticus remains committed to innovating and refining their biodegradable technologies. Together, they are working toward a world where products serve their purpose without harming the environment.

Biodegradable Future isn’t just a company—it’s a commitment to a better future, one where packaging contributes to the well-being of the planet and the people who live on it. Dean and Leviticus, through their shared journey from beverage creators to sustainability pioneers, have forged a path that others will follow.

Profiles of the Founders

Leviticus Bentley encapsulates the core values of honesty, respect, and integrity, with a strong humanitarian drive to make the world a better place. His journey began when he took ownership of Nature’s Way Supplements in 2015. As Managing Director, he launched Vita Go Beverages in 2017, applying cutting-edge cap technology to provide essential hydration and nutrition. His deep expertise in thermoplastics and polymers laid the foundation for Biodegradable Future, where his mission to innovate and care for the planet converged.

Dean Lynch, the President of Biodegradable Future, and CEO and Chairman of Equity Alliance International, has spent years focusing on emerging growth companies. His skills in investor relations, business development, and marketing have enabled him to connect sustainable and healthy products to markets worldwide. Biodegradable Future is a prime example of Dean’s ability to create impactful, growth-driven strategies that align with his passion for sustainability.

Together, these two visionaries have laid the groundwork for a company that not only meets the growing demand for sustainable solutions but leads the charge in creating a greener, healthier world.

According to GreenPeace, less than 10% of the plastic we produce has been recycled, because recycling is expensive. What happens to the other 90%? It pollutes our landfills, oceans and groundwater for hundreds, even thousands of years.

What is the solution?

Biodegradable Future is a lead supplier of plastic additives that are changing the way we work with plastic. We have developed an additive will not compromise the physical characteristics of your plastic goods, will not negatively impact the recycling process or combustibility and, if it ends up in a landfill, ocean or soil, it will naturally biodegrade.

Concerned about unplanned or premature biodegradation?

Plastic treated with our additive has the life span equivalent to untreated plastic in environments such as retail stores, warehouses, offices etc. These environments do not provide the conditions necessary for the biodegration process to take place. In fact, active biodegration environments require bacterial and fungal colonies found in landfills. Those conditions are ideal for the microbes to colonise on the plastic product and begin digesting the smaller polymer compounds.

Learn more about the full biodegration process here.

* The biodegradation rate depends on the biologically-active landfills and according to the type of plastic used, the product configuration, temperature and moisture levels of the landfill.

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79% of all plastic ends up in landfills, our product is designed to ensure that it stops becoming a problem.

Our Biodegradable Future additive is an excellent option for businesses and manufacturers, because:

The Plastic Maintains Its Strength: The additive is designed so that the biodegradation process will only start once the plastic comes into contact with the microbes. This means that additive-treated plastics remain just as strong as other plastics while in use – no nasty surprises!

Can Be Used On Most, If Not All, Plastic Products: From single use shopping bags to custom engineered durable parts, our additives will work on all plastic products. Biodegradable Future can also offer a full consultation on your needs to determine and confirm whether you can apply this product in your business.

More Affordable Than Other Plastic Alternatives: One of the reasons companies hesitate to move away from plastic in packaging and manufacturing is the high cost. Our affordable additives beat the price tag of most plastic alternatives, keeping your costs down and customers happy.

Tried and Tested By The Authorities: Our additives have been tested using the ASTM D5511 method and proven to biodegrade plastic much faster than natural methods.

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* Biodegradation rates of Bio Future's additives -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.