The fight against plastic pollution calls for a wide-ranging approach. Despite concerted efforts to improve recycling, reduce consumption and reuse materials, the transition to a circular economy has not kept pace with the growth of plastic production. In the search for impactful solutions, can “replace” offer a new path to a green future? Sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics such as bioplastics have existed for some time, so why are we not seeing more of them? The reality is that bioplastics are not as straightforward a solution as some might think.
Firstly, bioplastics come in many forms; some are biodegradable, and some are not. Furthermore, questions around the true sustainability of bioplastics continue to emerge, due to the complexity of the material. Finally, there remains a fundamental lack of understanding around what to do with bioplastics after use, leading to mismanagement upon disposal and further complications.
Biome Technologies plc is a growth oriented, commercially driven technology group. The Group’s primary activity is the development of its fast growing business in bioplastics. The Group comprises two divisions: Biome Bioplastics and Stanelco RF Technologies.
