The production and use of biodegradable and compostable materials has continued to grow since 2020, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data supplied by Italian research consultancy Plastic Consult.
The data was supplied on behalf of Italian bioplastic association Assobio Plastiche.
Overall the industry sector grew 9.7 per cent to register an annual turnover of €815 million, with a similar percentage increase in tonnage sold to 110,700 tonnes; an increase in FTE to 2,775 and number of companies involved to 278.
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.