| Project Detail |
Big boost for bioplastics
Combining excellent functional properties with low cost, plastics are an integral part of our life. While its use has grown steadily in the EU, only a third of plastic waste is recycled. Also, the shift to bio-based and biodegradable plastics has been slow. Bioplastics, mostly made of agro-based and ligno-cellulosic feedstock, represent under 1 % of the 355 million tonnes of plastic produced annually. The EU-funded PlanticsInside project will bring to market a new bio-based, recyclable and biodegradable plastic. It’s based on Plantics-GX – a new cost-competitive thermoset bioplastic that meets both requirements. It can be used as an alternative to toxic and flammable fossil-based thermoset plastics like polyurethane or formaldehyde-based resins. |
