B4PNOW

B4P biopolymers, created by Belgium-based company B4Plastics, have beaten world records in strength versus degradation: despite being completely biodegradable in a controlled way, the biopolymers are designed for the highest mechanical strength, outcompeting non-degradable fossil materials such as traditional polymers like polyamides. The EU-funded B4PNOW project aims to move the technology from TRL 6 to 8 and launch two first proprietary polymer families. With support from the EIC, B4Plastics is in the race to become the first unicorn bioplastics company in the world in 2030, helping prevent millions of tonnes of plastic waste from leaking into the ocean.