Bio-plastics

Bio-plastics are materials based on renewable raw materials. They consist, for example, of:

lignin

The tree’s glue left over after making paper, with natural fibers, waxes and additives

Poly compounds

Polyac­tides (PLA-polyl­actic acid), polyhy­dro­xyal­ka­no­ates (PHA), polyca­pro­lac­tones (PCL), polyes­ters (bio-PET), bio-polyo­lefins (bio-PE), starch, cellu­lose, organic additives, minerals, natural waxes and fibers

Hybrid

Mixture of conven­tional plastics and renewable raw materials

Source: Tecnaro GmbH

Advantages of bio-plastic

01. Closed CO2 cycle

When products made from biopla­s­tics biode­grade or are used for energy purposes at the end of their life cycle, only as much CO2 is released as the plants previously absorbed. The goal is a closed CO2 cycle.

06. synthesis

By using newly developed polymers, nature’s synthetic power is used and energy saving poten­tial is tapped.

05. End-of-life options

In addition to being biode­gra­dable, biopla­s­tics are also recyclable and can be used for energy at the end of the life cycle. This means that a corre­spon­ding amount of fossil energy sources can be saved

02. Resource conservation

In contrast to conven­tional plastics, biopla­s­tics largely avoid the use of fossil raw materials and thus conserve finite resources.

03. Alternative for agriculture

Biopla­s­tics offer a culti­va­tion alter­na­tive for agricul­ture. Examples include vine clips, various plant ties and flower pots, which are broken down in a harmless manner.

04. Biode­gra­dable

The biode­gra­da­bility of many bioma­te­rials offers an advan­tage depen­ding on their intended use. The materials we use are recyclable and can be used for energy at the end of the life cycle. which saves a corre­spon­ding amount of fossil energy sources.

More biodegradable

Reusable cup with lid

Reusable cups with over 85% bio-based content and biode­gra­da­bility accor­ding to EN13432 and dishwa­sher safe.

“Our colla­bo­ra­tion with EP-Kunst­stoff­technik is charac­te­rized by the highest level of relia­bi­lity and first-class service. In recent years, Mr. Nachts­heim and his team have proven themselves to be reliable and always available contacts. When challenges and unexpected problems arise, they show an impres­sive ability to develop creative and effec­tive solutions.

What is particularly impressive is their expertise in the processing of bioplastics. Here they are doing real pioneering work.

What is parti­cu­larly impres­sive is their exper­tise in the proces­sing of biopla­s­tics. They are doing real pionee­ring work here. We value EP Kunststofftechnik’s flexi­bi­lity, commit­ment and enthu­siasm for innova­tion.”

Babak Norooz