Bioplastics are a special category of plastics that are either fully or partially derived from renewable biological sources. The aim is to reduce dependence on non-renewable resources and minimise the environmental impact of plastics.
Bioplastics can be categorised into three areas:
1) Partially or fully bio-based, non-biodegradable plastics
2) Partially or fully bio-based, biodegradable plastics
3) Petro-based, biodegradable plastics

Bioplastics are being developed as innovative raw materials in order to meet society's new demands on products (comfort, safety, durability, good price-performance ratio and sustainability). With their properties, bioplastics are already equivalent to conventional plastics in many respects, but offer the decisive advantage of sustainability.

The development of bioplastics has taken place over generations and we have now reached the 4th generation. From the beginnings of the first generation, which was based exclusively on edible biomass, through the second generation, which utilised organic waste materials such as lignin from wood, to the third generation, which was based on soil-independent non-food cultures such as fungi, the fourth generation marks the breakthrough through the use and further development of innovative technologies.

We can tell you more about the variety of these sustainable alternatives for almost every conventional plastic and application. We offer you insights into the latest developments and are on hand as a competent partner to help you find the right solution for your requirements.

Sustainable product development: it's all about choosing the right materials

We focus on the development of sustainable products through the integration of environmentally friendly materials and eco-design. Our services relate to the early integration of environmental aspects into the design process. We carefully select new, environmentally friendly materials to ensure efficient use of resources and waste minimisation - from bioplastics to natural fillers. Our experts consider not only technical aspects, but also manufacturing costs, performance and durability. Our aim is to provide you with innovative access to the bioplastics market and support you in optimising the use of existing biomaterial developments.

In our ambitious project, we are building a comprehensive database with over 700 manufacturers, compounders, producers of bio-fillers and bio-compounds. Our primary goal is to bring transparency to this central and very heterogeneous market. By bringing together extensive information about the players in this field, we are helping to provide the urgently needed solutions for your innovative new products.

Our database not only provides a detailed insight into the diversity of companies, but also into the broad spectrum of bio-fillers and bio-compounds available on the market. This is crucial in order to promote environmentally friendly alternatives and significantly shorten the lengthy search for new materials or time-consuming and cost-intensive research work. Our database is more than just a collection of information, it is a tool to drive the development of sustainable solutions.