Comprehensive profiles of leading bioplastics manufacturers and innovators
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Agilyx ASA is a technology provider specializing in advanced recycling solutions for plastic waste, particularly polystyrene through its proprietary S...
Technologies:
Advanced recycling/chemical recycling technology
AgroRenew is an innovative bioplastic producer based in Indiana, specializing in creating 100% biodegradable plastics from agricultural food waste suc...
Materials:
Biodegradable plastics derived from crop food waste including watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and other biosources
ALPLA is a global leader in plastic packaging solutions, specializing in blow-moulded bottles, caps, injection-moulded parts, preforms, and tubes for ...
Materials:
rPET, rHDPE, bio-based materials, biodegradable plastics
Global packaging leader developing recyclable and bio-based packaging solutions. Invests in sustainable materials including bioplastics for flexible a...
Materials:
PLA, bio-PE
Multinational Japanese chemical company producing bio-based chemicals and bioplastics through Revolefin technology..
Materials:
Bio-based chemicals from bioethanol (Revolefin technology), Polyacetal (POM), Polyamide (PA, nylon), Modified Polyphenylene Ether (PPE), bio-based plastics
Avantium is a chemical technology company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in renewable chemistry and circular polymer materials ...
Technologies:
PEF technology, FDCA production technology
Bakelite, invented in 1907 by Leo Baekeland, was the world's first fully synthetic plastic, a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin used in electric...
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde resin
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) is a leading Indian sugar producer that has launched India's first industrial-scale biopolymer plant for Poly Lac...
Materials:
PLA
BASF SE is the world's largest chemical producer headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with extensive global operations. The company specializes in ...
Materials:
PBAT, PBAT blends, Ecoflex (fossil-based compostable polymer), Ecovio (compostable polymer blend of Ecoflex and PLA), PLA
Berry Global Group, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products, specializing in innovative packaging and engineered prod...
Materials:
Biobased-polyethylene (bio-PE), biobased-polypropylene (bio-PP), compostable plastics certified to EN 13432
Italian company developing PHA bioplastics from agricultural waste. Focuses on biodegradable and compostable solutions for packaging and consumer good...
Materials:
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
BioBTX is a chemical technology development company based in Groningen, Netherlands, specializing in the production of renewable and biobased aromatic...
Technologies:
Renewable aromatic production technology
UK-based developer of biodegradable and bio-based plastics. Produces bioplastic resins for packaging, horticulture, and consumer products with enhance...
Materials:
Starch-based bioplastics, biodegradable polymers, high temperature bioplastics, custom blends
German compounder producing biodegradable and bio-based plastic compounds. Develops customized bioplastic formulations for packaging, agriculture, and...
Materials:
PLA, potato starch-based polymers, other biologically sourced polymers
BIOWEG is a German biotechnology company founded in 2019 that develops high-performance, biodegradable ingredients using precision fermentation and gr...
Technologies:
Bacterial cellulose technology
Blue Circle Olefins is developing the first circular methanol-to-olefins production plant in the Netherlands, aiming to produce 100% circular ethylene...
Materials:
Circular ethylene, circular propylene (produced from renewable methanol)
Blue Ocean Closures is a Swedish technology company focused on developing fiber-based closures as sustainable alternatives to plastic caps. Their prop...
Technologies:
Fiber-based closure technology
Brazilian petrochemical company producing I'm green bio-PE from sugarcane ethanol. World's leading producer of bio-based polyethylene for packaging ap...
Materials:
Bio-PE
CARBIOS is a biotechnology company developing and industrializing enzyme-based processes for the biorecycling of PET plastics and biodegradation of PL...
Technologies:
Enzyme-based biorecycling and biodegradation technology
Carbon Cell develops a patent-pending, plastic-free expandable foam made from biochar and natural binders as a carbon-negative alternative to conventi...
Materials:
Biochar-based foam, natural polymers
Australian manufacturer of biodegradable and compostable bioplastic resins. Develops renewable resource-based materials for packaging, food service, a...
Materials:
PHAs, Starch-based bioplastics
American multinational food corporation and leading supplier of renewable raw materials from corn, soybeans, rapeseed and seaweed for bio-based plastics..
Materials:
Renewable feedstocks (corn, soybeans, rapeseed, seaweed), bio-based raw materials for engineering plastics, lactic acid precursors, plant-based polymers
Global chemistry and specialty materials company producing biodegradable cellulosic pellets and films including Clarifoil and BlueRidge products..
Materials:
Cellulose Diacetate (Clarifoil film), Cellulosic pellets (BlueRidge), biodegradable cellulosic materials, bio-based polymers
CJ Biomaterials, a business unit of CJ CheilJedang headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a leading manufacturer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopol...
Materials:
PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates), including amorphous and semi-crystalline PHAs
Concordia University is a research institution in Montreal with advanced biomanufacturing facilities focused on synthetic biology and bioprocessing fo...
Materials:
Bioplastics (unspecified types)
German manufacturer of compounding and extrusion systems. Provides processing equipment for bioplastic production, compounding, and material handling.
Equipment:
Compounding systems, extrusion equipment, material handling systems
Producer of high-purity lactic acid and lactide monomers for PLA production. Partners with Total Corbion PLA for large-scale bioplastics manufacturing...
Materials:
PLA (Polylactic Acid), lactic acid and derivatives
Manufactures Nodax PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) biodegradable biopolymers. Develops compostable and marine-degradable solutions for single-use plastics ...
Materials:
PHA (Nodax™), PLA
EcoPHA Biotech is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) bioplastics from pongamia oil via microbial fermentation, offering a fully biodegradable alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
Materials:
PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate)
Emirates Biotech is a leading manufacturer of high-quality PLA biopolymers in the Middle East, creating sustainable substitutes for traditional plasti...
Materials:
PLA
Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling equipment and technologies. Develops machinery for processing post-consumer and post-industrial bioplastic ...
Equipment:
Recycling systems, shredders, grinders, extruders, sorting equipment
Erg Bio is a biotechnology company that converts waste biomass into fermentable sugars, synthetic aviation fuels, and industrial chemicals using its p...
Technologies:
Fermentation technology for biopolymers
European Bioplastics (EUBP) is a European association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry. It advocates for biobased, biodegradable...
Materials:
Biobased plastics, biodegradable plastics, compostable plastics (EN 13432 certified)
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union responsible for policy-making and enforcement. It plays a critical role in shaping …
Fields of Interest:
Bioplastics policy, sustainability regulations, circular economy, biodegradable polymers standardization, environmental protection, industrial policy, research and innovation funding
FARREL POMINI is the Continuous Mixer Business Unit of HF MIXING GROUP, specializing in the research, design, and manufacture of continuous mixing sys...
Equipment:
Continuous mixing systems, compounding equipment, processing machinery
German compounder specializing in bioplastics and biodegradable compounds. Produces Bio-Flex, Terralene, and other specialty bioplastic formulations f...
Materials:
PLA, PHA, PBS, starch-based bioplastics, bio-based PE, biodegradable plastics
FORVIA is an automotive technology group formed in 2022 from the merger of Faurecia and HELLA. The company develops sustainable materials and composit...
Technologies:
Lightweight and sustainable materials technology
Major producer of regenerated cellulose films including NatureFlex and Cellophane, offering compostable bio-based packaging solutions. EUBP member with global operations.
Materials:
Regenerated cellulose (NatureFlex film), Cellophane film, compostable cellulosic films, bio-based packaging materials
Belgian producer of PLA and lactide through proprietary technology. Develops sustainable bioplastic solutions for packaging and other applications.
Materials:
PLA (polylactic acid), lactic acid, lactide
Genomatica is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and licensing of biological manufacturing processes for sustainable chemicals an...
Technologies:
Synthetic biology and fermentation technology
Granulous is a Finnish startup that produces high-performance, biodegradable bioplastic alternatives made from spent grains, a byproduct of the brewin...
Materials:
Spent grains-based biocomposite (agricultural waste-derived bioplastic)
Green Dot Bioplastics is a material science company founded in 2011, specializing in the development and production of sustainable bioplastic material...
Materials:
PBAT, PBS, PLA, thermoplastic starch
Greenitio develops high-performance, bio-based specialty ingredients that replace petrochemical and microplastic-based materials in cosmetics and pers...
Materials:
vegan chitosan, biopolymers (CHITOBE, CHITOBELA)
Honda is a Japanese multinational company primarily known for automotive and mobility products. It is actively involved in developing and applying bio...
Isiah Enterprises, formerly Eco Bio Plastics and a division of One World Products, Inc., is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in renewable biopla...
Materials:
Plant-based compostable bioplastics, specialty biopolymers, advanced composites from biomass, rubber, cellulose
Kaneka Corporation is a Japanese chemical company specializing in a wide range of products including chemicals, functional plastics, and bioplastics. ...
Materials:
PHBH (poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate))
The Lenzing Group is a leading producer of specialty cellulosic fibers from renewable wood-based materials, including TENCEL™ Lyocell, LENZING™ Modal,...
Materials:
Lyocell, Modal, Viscose, cellulosic fibers
Largest Korean chemical company and major bioplastics manufacturer producing PLA, PBAT, PHA, Bio-PA, and Bio-PE. EUBP member with global operations.
Materials:
PLA (Polylactic Acid), PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate), PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), Bio-PA (Bio-based Polyamide), Bio-PE (Bio-based Polyethylene)
Lubrizol Corporation is an American specialty chemicals company founded in 1928 that produces additives and ingredients for various industries includi...
Materials:
Bio-based TPU (ESTANE® ECO, Pearlthane™ ECO), Carbopol® BioSense polymer, engineered polymers, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
Produces BioPBS (polybutylene succinate) biodegradable polyester. Offers bio-based and compostable solutions for packaging, agricultural, and industri...
Materials:
BioPBS (bio-based polybutylene succinate), DURABIO (bio-based engineering plastic from plant-derived isosorbide)
Monash University researchers have developed customizable bioplastic films using polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) produced by soil microbes fed on food was...
Materials:
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
NaturePlast is a leading European bioplastics expert established in 2007, specializing in the design, production, and marketing of bio-based and biode...
Materials:
Bio-based polymers, biodegradable polymers, starch-based materials, polymers from first-generation biomass (sugars, starch from cereals, sugar cane), materials incorporating industrial by-products (seashells, algae, agricultural waste)
Leading producer of Ingeo PLA (polylactic acid) biopolymer made from renewable resources. Offers bio-based, compostable solutions for packaging, fiber...
Materials:
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
World's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, supplier of renewable hydrocarbons and bio-based feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production..
Materials:
Renewable hydrocarbons, bio-based feedstocks (Neste RE), sustainable raw materials from waste and residues
Nexam Chemical is a global leader in polymer additives that enhance the performance, sustainability, and recyclability of plastics. The company specia...
Materials:
PLA (polylactic acid), general polymer additives for multiple polymer types
Northeast Forestry University is an academic institution researching bamboo cellulose-based bioplastics in collaboration with Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, developing sustainable materials with performance matching petroleum-based plastics.
Materials:
Bamboo cellulose-based bioplastic
Italian pioneer in bioplastics producing Mater-Bi family of biodegradable and compostable biopolymers. Focuses on circular bioeconomy solutions for pa...
Materials:
Mater-Bi (starch-based bioplastics), bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO), biopolyesters (Origo-Bi), biolubricants (Matrol-Bi)
The National Test Centre Circular Plastics (NTCP) is a not-for-profit independent test and research center focused on accelerating circular plastics r...
Materials:
Mixed plastic waste (rigid and film), post-consumer plastics
One World Products, soon to be renamed Isiah Enterprises, is a Nevada-based public company specializing in renewable and sustainable materials. Throug...
Materials:
Corn starch, sugar-based bioplastics, rubber, cellulose, hemp, plant-based biofibers
P2 Science is a green chemistry technology company that develops proprietary processes like PIOz™ and PICE to convert renewable feedstocks such as pin...
Technologies:
Green chemistry technology
Packaging Insights is a digital platform specializing in providing comprehensive news, insights, and developments related to packaging, including biop...
Technologies:
Packaging analysis and research services
Danish producer of emulsifiers and functional additives. Develops bio-based additives for improving bioplastic processing and performance characterist...
Materials:
Plant-based emulsifiers and stabilizers, sustainable polymer additives including anti-static and anti-fog agents
Power2Polymers pioneers sustainable, high-performance polymer products for specialty applications including lubricants, industrial adhesives, and seal...
Technologies:
CO2-based polymer technology
Pro-Pickle, also known as Professional Pickleball Partners, is a company specializing in manufacturing customizable pickleball paddles and accessories...
Materials:
Wheat straw, rice husk (biobased composite materials), polypropylene (in paddles)
Thai-Japanese joint venture producing BioPBS biodegradable polyester. Manufactures bio-based succinic acid and PBS for compostable plastics applicatio...
Materials:
BioPBS
RadiciGroup is a diversified Italian chemical company specializing in the production of polyamide and polyester engineering polymers, chemical interme...
Materials:
Polyamide 6, Polyamide 6.6, Polyamide 6.10, Polyamide 6.12, Polyester (including Raditer®), Thermoplastic elastomers (Heraflex®), Acetal copolymers (Heraform®), Polyphenylene sulfide (Raditeck®), Recycled nylon 6 (Renycle®)
Renaissance BioScience is a Canadian biotechnology company specializing in bioengineering yeast and microorganisms for sustainable solutions, includin...
Technologies:
PHA fermentation and processing technology
Biome Bioplastics is a leading UK-based developer of innovative bio-based plastics aimed at challenging and replacing oil-based polymers with high-per...
Technologies:
PHA fermentation and extraction technology
The RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) conducts research on advanced bioplastic materials, focusing on biopolyesters produced by microorg...
Materials:
Biopolyesters, bio-polythioesters, supramolecular polymers, biomass-based polymers
Roquette Frères is a global leader in plant-based ingredients, offering innovative solutions for various industries. They produce over 650 by-products...
Materials:
Starch-based bioplastics
Rutgers University is a research institution conducting advanced research in bioplastics and sustainable materials. Key initiatives include developing...
Materials:
Biodegradable polymers, plant-based biopolymers, polymer-peptide conjugates, carbon-derived plastic monomers
RWDC Industries is a bioplastics manufacturer founded in 2015 and headquartered in Athens, Georgia. The company produces biodegradable polymers based ...
Materials:
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
SABIC is a global leader in chemicals, plastics, and agri-nutrients, headquartered in Riyadh. The company produces a wide range of products, including...
Materials:
Bio-based polyolefins (e.g., bio-PE, bio-PP), engineering plastics (potentially including bio-based variants)
SaniSure is a global leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing single-use solutions for the bioprocessing industry, specializing in custom as...
Technologies:
Antimicrobial coating technology
Shenyang University of Chemical Technology is an academic institution collaborating with Northeast Forestry University on bamboo cellulose-based bioplastics research, developing sustainable materials with superior performance characteristics.
Materials:
Bamboo cellulose-based bioplastic
Leading renewable materials company pioneering PEF bioplastics through proprietary FuraCore technology producing FDCA and HMF derivatives from fructose..
Materials:
FDCA (Furan-dicarboxylic acid), HMF (5-hydroxymethylfurfural), PEF (Polyethylene furanoate), renewable bio-based chemicals
Family-owned world leader in colour and additive masterbatches for polyester and specialty resins, with specialized PLA and bioplastics solutions..
Materials:
Colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, compounds for polyester (PET, rPET), PLA masterbatches, antiblock additives for BOPLA, bioplastic additives
Global film manufacturer producing bio-based BOPP films. Develops sustainable packaging solutions using renewable and recycled materials.
Materials:
PLA
Teknor Apex is a leading custom compounder specializing in sustainable polymer solutions, including bioplastics and bio-based materials. The company o...
Materials:
PLA, PHA, Bio-based polyesters, PETek®
Terra Sol Studio is an Australian design studio specializing in sustainable product design and commercialization of innovative bioplastic solutions, partnering with biotechnology companies to bring eco-friendly products to market.
Materials:
PHA, Bioplastics
Swedish multinational food packaging and processing company, industrial end user of bio-based plastics, pioneer in plant-based packaging from sugarcane..
Materials:
Plant-based polyethylene (from sugarcane), bio-based polymers, paperboard, renewable materials
The Pew Charitable Trusts is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on addressing major societal challenges through data-driven …
Fields of Interest:
Plastic pollution, marine conservation, sustainable materials, environmental policy, ocean health, circular economy, research and advocacy
TIPA, founded in 2010, develops and manufactures fully compostable flexible packaging solutions that mimic the performance of conventional plastics in...
Materials:
Compostable films, multi-ply laminates, high-barrier compostable materials
Joint venture producing PLA bioplastics at commercial scale. Operates one of the world's largest PLA manufacturing facilities in Thailand.
Materials:
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
TotalEnergies Corbion is a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion, headquartered in the Netherlands, and a global leader in producing L...
Materials:
PLA, rPLA, lactide monomers
Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting is a consulting and advisory firm specializing in European chemical safety regulations and sustainable …
Fields of Interest:
Chemical safety regulations, sustainable materials policy, bioplastics regulations, circular economy strategy, EU compliance, materials innovation policy, regulatory guidance
TripleW is a circular chemistry pioneer founded in 2016 that transforms food waste into lactic acid and bioplastics. The company uses advanced ferment...
Technologies:
Plastic waste separation and recycling technology
Uluu is an Australian bioplastic company founded in 2021 that transforms seaweed into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a family of natural polymers produ...
Materials:
PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), specifically PHBV (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)
UPM Biochemicals is a division of UPM-Kymmene Oyj specializing in wood-based renewable biochemicals, including bio-based glycols and functional filler...
Materials:
Bio-Monoethylene Glycol (BioMEG), Bio-Monopropylene Glycol (BioMPG), Renewable Functional Fillers, wood-based bio-PET components
Verde Bioresins, founded in 2020 and headquartered in California, is a full-service bioplastics company specializing in the development and manufactur...
Materials:
PolyEarthylene (a bio-based polyolefin resin)
Global chemical company specializing in additives for biopolymers, offering VINNEX and GENIOPLAST product lines to optimize bioplastics production and performance..
Materials:
Polymer binders and additives for biopolymers, VINNEX additives, GENIOPLAST pellets, dispersions and dispersible polymer powders
Wankai New Materials Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese producer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, including bottle-grade PET for packaging a...
Materials:
PET, bio-based polyester resins, PCR-PET
