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.
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.
