Plastic pollution is a major global problem affecting both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems as well as impacting human health. Nevertheless, plastic is an extremely versatile material with beneficial properties and the use of plastic has become ubiquitous in modern life. Efforts to reduce the use of plastics, particularly single use plastics, is an important step in addressing plastic pollution. However, this alone will not solve the problem. There is therefore a need to improve current recycling practices and develop plastic alternatives and it is here that innovators can play a role.
The EPO report also emphasises the continued growth of innovation in bioplastics, such as chemically modified natural polymers (for example, modified cellulose) and new emerging technologies such as polymers from biologically-sourced monomers. Although such polymers are not biodegradable, they allow for a reduced consumption of non-renewable resources and carbon dioxide emissions at the production stage.
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.
