TDP™ products are totally degradable plastic products introduced by Nicole Environmental Services Co., Ltd., the exclusive distributor of TDPA^® in Hong Kong, by incorporating the additives with commodity polyolefin resins during production. This unprecedented technology ensures the manufacturing of environmentally and ecologically responsible plastic products with controlled lifespan.

TDPA^® is added in typically small quantities of 2 to 3% to commodity resins (polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene) during the manufacture of finished plastic products, using standard manufacturing equipment and processes. It causes the plastic to degrade at a controlled rate when the plastic is exposed to photo (sunlight), thermal (heat) and/or mechanical stress and, in the case of polyethylene products (such as grocery, shopping and garbage bags), TDPA^® causes the plastic to ultimately biodegrade. Plastic incorporating TDPA^® is cost-competitive. It is virtually indistinguishable in appearance and performance from traditional non-degradable plastics until degradation of the product is triggered in accordance with end-user requirements (following its “shelf” or “service” life).