Production of Biodegradable Bottles

Session 1A - Post-Consumer Resin and Biopolymers

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

(see full conference schedule)

Presentation Description:

With the current plastics crisis facing the world today, consumers and legislative bodies worldwide are requesting environmentally friendly alternatives to replace petroleum-based single-use plastic packaging. Though several biobased alternatives have been presented in the market and the literature, most materials have significant drawbacks, such as performance or end-of-life issues. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are the most promising alternative for petroleum-based plastics, offering diversity in material properties and more attractive end-of-life scenarios.

At Danimer, we have developed a method of PHA production through fermentation and resin production through compounding using our patented extrusion process. With these materials and techniques, we have made various materials for use in different applications, including straws, cutlery, and films. These materials can be designed to be industrially compostable, marine biodegradable, and home compostable. These improved replacements offer the ability to address the plastics crisis and provide better alternatives to help protect our environment and planet.

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