To measure the impact of bioplastics in architecture, we must first understand what they are and how they differ from conventional plastics. Bioplastics are polymeric materials made from renewable sources such as corn starch, sugar cane, cassava or even microorganisms. Unlike traditional petroleum-based plastics, bioplastics are biodegradable, compostable and, in many cases, recyclable.
This shift towards bioplastics is largely due to the growing awareness of the detrimental environmental effects of conventional plastics. Plastic pollutants, waste accumulation and the spread of microplastics in marine ecosystems have led to an active search for more sustainable alternatives. This is where bioplastics have emerged as a promising solution.
Biome Technologies plc (LON:BIOM) 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.
