Biodegradable polymer compositions, methods for making same and articles therefrom

An article comprising:

• a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer;
• a second component being a natural polymer;
• and
• a third component being a thermoplastic polyester, wherein the first component, second component and third component are combined to form a polymer composition which is processed into the article and wherein the hydroxy-functional polymer is a poly(hydroxy ester ether) (PHEE) in an amount of about 1 wt. %.

A method of making a polymer composition, said method comprising the steps of:

• providing a first component being an adipic polyester;
• providing a second component being a natural polymer;
• providing a third component being a thermoplastic polyester;
• and
• combining the components to form a polymer composition.

A method of making a polymer composition, said method comprising the steps of:

• providing a first component being a hydroxy-functional polymer;
• providing a second component being a natural polymer;
• providing a third component being a thermoplastic polyester;
• and
• combining the components to form a polymer composition, wherein the hydroxy-functional polymer is a poly(hydroxy ester ether) (PHEE) in an amount of about 1 wt. %.