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Level International
Plastic types PLA Biodegradable Plastics
Funding source European Union INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
Project cost 1.413.573,75 EUR
Period May 2018 - May 2021
Geographical area Europe
Categories Environment and Climate Change Climate Change Food Authenticity and Quality Food and Feed Safety Consumer Products Raw Materials
Tags plastic pollution environment sustainability biodegradable
Project partners
  • Instituto Tecnologico Del Embalaje, Transporte Y Logistica - Spain
Description

Plastic pollution is a serious environmental challenge. There is a clear need for biobased and compostable plastics compatible with current production processes. Bioplastics are key to reducing pollution and increasing sustainability. However, biodegradable plastics only make up a small fraction of the plastics produced. This is because conventional polylactic acid (PLA), which comes from renewable resources, has certain technical limitations that hinder its wide application. In this context, the EU-funded BlockPLA project will bring to market a biodegradable PLA grade that has enhanced technical properties. This new material solves the drawbacks that PLA currently shows for packaging applications for the food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical and biomedical industry, cosmetic industry and others. It’s also slightly cheaper to produce than conventional PLA.

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