You need solutions that:
- Reduce emissions into the atmosphere
- Reduce the impact of polymers on the environment
- Reduce the impact of polymers entering the oceans
- Potentially allow home composting of polymers
- Reduce visible littering
- Generate valuable biomass and / or energy
- Provide waste reduction
- Provide by-products that are non-toxic and can be broken down by naturally occurring bacteria
- Can mix with traditional polymers
- Reduce the prevalence of microplastics
What we can offer:
- Standard & High heat PLA (Polylactic Acid) for demanding applications using biomass from sugar beet and sugarcane
- Biodegradable resin – based on starch from non food-grade tapioca
- Biodegradable compounds – designed for use in packaging and manufacture of film
- Compostable and biodegradable material – based on milk protein
Related products & suppliers:
Aquapak
Aquapak produces multi-functional polymers that promote good cycling and the circular economy. All of their products are designed to eliminate plastic pollution at source as they are water-soluble and biodegrade safely into water, carbon dioxide and mineralised natural biomass.
Lactips
Lactips produces the first 100% bio-based and fully biodegradable natural polymer developed using milk protein.
Notpla
Notpla’s revolutionary packaging is made from seaweed and plants, offering all the convenience of traditional packaging without the environmental cost. Naturally biodegradable and even edible, Notpla leaves no microplastics behind—just a cleaner planet.
Novamont
MATER-BI is the versatile and innovative bioplastic created by NOVAMONT which is being used to provide low environmental impact solutions for everyday products: carrier bags, organic waste bags, nets for fresh fruit and vegetables, paper wrappings, cups and napkins, plates, cutlery, cups and spoons for ice cream and a range of flexible packaging applications…A virtuous cycle from nature to nature.
Polymateria
Polymateria is a British business developing a new standard in biodegradable and compostable plastics. Their scientists have created a breakthrough proprietary formulation for plastics called Biotransformation, that allows base materials, such as PP and PE, to fully biodegrade in the natural environment.
Solinatra
Solinatra’s innovative biomaterials are 100% natural and plant based, with all the benefits of plastic and none of the drawbacks. Fully biodegradable and compostable in all situations, Solinatra doesn’t leave behind any microplastics.
Waterhaul
Waterhaul is dedicated to tackling the problem of ghost gear – lost, abandoned, or discarded fishing gear; the most directly harmful form of marine plastic pollution. By transforming this plastic into high-performance polymers, we create value from what was once waste. This process incentivises fishers, harbours, and coastal communities to actively engage and join us in both recovering ghost gear and preventing its future accumulation, contributing to a cleaner, healthier ocean.
