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ACI Compounding Solutions

Compounder
Guarda, Portugal Active

Global compounder producing specialized polymer compounds including bio-based and sustainable formulations. Acquired by Westlake Corporation in 2025 to strengthen its global compounds portfolio.

Materials:

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyolefins, Silicone, Thermoplastic rubber, Bio-based compounds

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Aduro Clean Technologies

Technology Company
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Active

Aduro Clean Technologies is a Canadian developer of patented Hydrochemolytic™ water-based chemical recycling technology. Founded in 2012, the company converts waste plastics into high-value chemicals and circular feedstocks, targeting recycling and petrochemical industries. Listed on Canadian Securities Exchange (ACT) and Nasdaq (ADUR).

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Agilyx

Technology Company
Tigard, Oregon, USA Active

Agilyx ASA is a pioneering technology provider specializing in advanced chemical recycling solutions for plastic waste, with a focus on polystyrene depolymerization through its proprietary Styrenyx technology.

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AgroRenew

Bioplastic Producer
Vincennes, Indiana, USA Active

AgroRenew is a bioplastics manufacturer transforming agricultural crop waste from melon farms into 100% biodegradable PHA bioplastics. Founded by Katie L. Southern (Chief Science Officer) and Brian Southern (CEO), the company broke ground on an $83 million facility in Knox County, Indiana.

Materials:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) from crop waste - watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and other crop residues

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AIMPLAS

Technology Company
Valencia, Spain Active

Leading plastic technology centre specializing in bioplastics testing, recycling, and biodegradation research with over 35 years of industry experience.

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Algenesis

Bioplastic Producer
San Diego, California, United States Active

Algenesis is a biotechnology company developing plant-based and algae-derived polyurethane materials under its flagship Soleic® brand. Founded in 2016 by three UC San Diego professors, the company specializes in renewable, fully biodegradable bioPolyurethane (bioPU) made from algae and non-food plants, targeting footwear, textiles, and consumer products markets.

Materials:

Plant-based and algae-derived polyurethane (bioPU), Bio-Iso™ isocyanate, Soleic® polyol

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ALPLA

Converter
Hard, Austria Active

Global leader in plastic packaging manufacturing specializing in sustainable solutions including recycled plastics, bio-based materials, and paper bottles

Materials:

Recycled PET (rPET), recycled HDPE (rHDPE), bio-based materials, biodegradable plastics, paper-based bottles

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Amcor

Converter
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Active

World's largest packaging company producing sustainable, recyclable, and bio-based flexible and rigid packaging solutions for diverse industries

Materials:

Bioplastics (PLA, bio-PE), recycled polymers, conventional plastics, aluminum, fiber-based materials

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Arkema S.A.

Bioplastic Producer
La Défense, Paris, France Active

French specialty chemicals company producing bio-based materials, polymers, additives, and innovative solutions for sustainable applications

Materials:

Bio-based polymers, specialty additives, fluorochemicals, adhesives, resins, innovative materials

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Asahi Kasei Corporation

Compounder
Tokyo, Japan Active

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

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Avantium

Technology Company
Amsterdam, Netherlands Active

Avantium is a chemical technology company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, developing innovative plant-based polymers and circular chemistry solutions. Founded in 2000 as a Shell spin-off, Avantium employs 300+ people and specializes in commercializing PEF (polyethylene furanoate) and FDCA technologies.

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Bakelite

Historical (Not Current Bioplastics)
Germany / Europe (distributed) Historical

Bakelite was the world's first fully synthetic plastic, a phenol-formaldehyde thermosetting resin invented in 1907 by Leo Baekeland. Though the original Bakelite Corporation ceased operations in the late 20th century, the name survives as a trademark for phenolic resins and historical reference. Modern producers of phenolic resins continue Bakelite's heritage, though these are not strictly bioplastics by contemporary standards. Bakelite represents important plastics history and early experimentation with synthetic alternatives to petroleum-derived materials.

Materials:

Phenol-formaldehyde resin (thermosetting plastic)

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Balrampur Chini Mills Limited

Bioplastic Producer
Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh, India Active (Under Construction - Commissioning October 2026)

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) is a leading Indian sugar producer and publicly listed company (NSE:BCML) launching India's first integrated sugar-to-PLA facility. The facility in Kumbhi, Uttar Pradesh will produce Balrampur Bioyug brand PLA with 75,000 MT/year capacity, representing a Rs 2,850 crores investment. First commissioning expected October 2026.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid) from sugarcane-derived feedstock - Balrampur Bioyug brand

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BASF

Bioplastic Producer
Ludwigshafen, Germany Active

BASF is the world's leading chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany with over 112,000 employees and approximately 380 production sites worldwide. A pioneer in biopolymers for over 30 years, BASF produces certified compostable and bio-based polymers.

Materials:

PBAT, ecoflex®, ecovio®, Ultramid® BMB, Ultradur® BMB

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BBCA Group

Bioplastic Producer
Bengbu, Anhui Province, China Active

BBCA (Biochemical) Group is one of the world's largest lactic acid and polylactic acid (PLA) producers, headquartered in Bengbu, China. With a lactic acid production capacity of 80,000-180,000 MT/year and PLA capacity targeting 100,000+ MT/year, BBCA operates a vertically-integrated biorefinery converting renewable feedstocks into biochemical building blocks. Strategic partnerships with Galactic and FUTERRO position BBCA as a key player in Asia's expanding bioplastics supply chain.

Materials:

Lactic acid, Polylactic acid (PLA), bio-based polyesters, renewable biochemicals

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Benvic

Compounder
Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur, France Active

Benvic is a global expert in tailor-made thermoplastic compounds, including bioplastic and bio-based alternatives. The company develops, produces, and markets PVC-based compounds and expanded its portfolio to include PLA, PHA, polyolefin-based, and TPE-based compounds under the Plantura brand.

Materials:

PVC, PLA (Plantura), PHA, Polyolefins, TPE

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Berry Global

Converter
Evansville, Indiana, USA Acquired

Major global plastic packaging manufacturer producing bio-based, compostable, and innovative packaging solutions; acquired by Amcor in 2025

Materials:

Biobased polyethylene (bio-PE), biobased polypropylene (bio-PP), compostable plastics, recycled polymers, conventional plastic packaging

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Bio-On

Bioplastic Producer
Bologna, Italy Bankruptcy (Assets Acquired by MAIP Group, March 2023)

Italian PHA bioplastics producer specializing in Minerv PHA biodegradable polymers from agricultural waste and biodiesel by-products. Company declared bankrupt in 2019; assets acquired by MAIP Group in March 2023.

Materials:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), PHB (Polyhydroxybutyrate), Minerv PHA

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BioBTX

Technology Company
Groningen, Netherlands Active

Chemical technology company developing renewable aromatics from plastic waste using proprietary catalytic pyrolysis technology.

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Bioelements

Converter
Santiago, Chile Active

Bioelements is a leading Latin American biodegradable packaging company founded in 2014 by lawyers Ignacio Parada and Juan Eduardo Joannon. Operating across seven countries (Chile, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, USA), Bioelements produces biobased, biodegradable, and compostable packaging that degrades in maximum 20 months. With USD 30M in funding from BTG Pactual and Endeavor, serving 250+ customers, Bioelements represents the emerging wave of sustainable packaging innovation in Latin America and globally.

Materials:

Biodegradable polymers, biobased plastics, compostable packaging materials

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Biome Bioplastics

Bioplastic Producer
Southampton, United Kingdom Active

UK-based developer of high-performance biodegradable and bio-based plastics built on 20 years of development. Produces 100% biodegradable and compostable bioplastic resins for packaging, horticulture, films, coatings, and consumer products with enhanced environmental credentials.

Materials:

Starch-based bioplastics, biodegradable polymers, high-temperature bioplastics, lignin-based materials, custom polymer blends

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Biopolymer Vietnam

Converter
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Active

Biopolymer Vietnam, launched in 2021 by Veritas Vietnam Joint Stock Company, is the world's first and only company specializing in coffee grounds-based bioplastics production. The company transforms 60% of coffee waste from Vietnamese coffee consumption chains into biodegradable coffee bio-composite materials for consumer products including cutlery, cups, containers, and specialty items, establishing a novel bioplastics category and addressing environmental challenges from millions of tons of annual global coffee waste.

Materials:

Coffee grounds bioplastics, coffee bio-composite (60% coffee grounds + PP/PE), biodegradable coffee-based polymers

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Biotec

Compounder
Emmerting, Germany Active

Biotec is a German compounder specializing in the production of biodegradable and bio-based plastic compounds, developing customized bioplastic formulations for packaging, agriculture, and technical applications.

Materials:

PLA compounds, Potato starch-based polymers, Bio-based polyesters, Biodegradable compounds, Cellulose-based bioplastics

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BIOWEG

Technology Company
Monheim, Germany Active

German biotechnology company developing high-performance biodegradable microplastic alternatives through precision fermentation and green chemistry.

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Blue Circle Olefins

Technology Company
Rotterdam, Netherlands Active

Blue Circle Olefins is developing the world's first commercial-scale circular methanol-to-olefins production facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2022, the company produces 100% circular ethylene and propylene as drop-in replacements for fossil-based olefins. Using innovative feedstock conversion from waste plastics, agricultural residues, and biogas with green hydrogen and captured CO₂, Blue Circle targets 80%+ lifecycle GHG reduction vs. conventional polyolefins.

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Blue Ocean Closures (BOC)

Converter
Karlstad, Sweden Active

Blue Ocean Closures is a sustainable packaging technology startup that manufactures fiber-based closures and caps from sustainably managed forest cellulose. The company's proprietary sintering technology creates completely plastic-free, recyclable, and ocean biodegradable closure solutions for food, nutraceuticals, and beverages.

Materials:

Cellulose fibers from sustainably managed forests

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Bluepha

Bioplastic Producer
Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China Active

Bluepha is a leading Chinese synthetic biology company and one of the world's fastest-growing PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) biopolymer producers. Founded in 2018, the company operates the BioFAB1 production facility in Yancheng with current capacity of 5,000 MT/year and expansion targets reaching 75,000 MT/year. Bluepha's proprietary fermentation technology enables production from diverse feedstocks including starch, plant oils, and sugarcane, positioning it as a key player in Asia's bioplastics transition.

Materials:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) - BP350 and BP330 grades, bio-based polymers, marine-degradable materials

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Borealis

Bioplastic Producer
Vienna, Austria Active

Leading European polyolefins and specialty plastics producer developing bio-based and circular solutions with operations across 40+ countries

Materials:

Polyolefins, bio-based polyethylene, bio-PP, specialty plastics, circular polymers

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Braskem

Bioplastic Producer
São Paulo, Brazil Active

Braskem is a leading petrochemical company and the world's largest producer of bio-based polyethylene (I'm green bio-PE) from sugarcane ethanol. Founded in 2002, Braskem operates production facilities across Brazil, USA, and Europe with approximately 9,000 employees.

Materials:

Bio-PE (from sugarcane ethanol), conventional polyethylene, polypropylene

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Braskem Siam Company Limited

Bioplastic Producer
Map Ta Phut, Rayong Province, Thailand Under Development

Braskem Siam Company Limited is a joint venture between Braskem (Brazil) and SCG Chemicals (Thailand) developing a 200,000 MT/year bio-based polyethylene facility in Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong Province, Thailand. The facility will produce I'm green bio-based polyethylene from ethanol derived from sugarcane, expected to be operational by 2028, establishing Thailand as Asia's first bio-ethylene production center and supporting global demand for sustainable polymers with up to one million tons per year of CO₂ reduction potential.

Materials:

I'm green bio-based polyethylene, bio-ethylene from sugarcane-derived ethanol, renewable polyethylene

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Brno University of Technology

University
Brno, Czech Republic Active

Brno University of Technology (BUT) is the Czech Republic's second-largest technical university with 17,000 students and 8 faculties. The Faculty of Chemistry operates a dedicated Materials Research Centre and bioplastics laboratory focused on developing, testing, and optimizing bio-based and biodegradable polymeric materials and composites for industrial applications.

Materials:

Biopolymers, biodegradable composites, PLA, PHA, biocomposites for 3D printing, tissue engineering materials

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C2C

Converter
Lublin, Poland Active

C2C is a Polish biodegradable packaging manufacturer based in Lublin, founded in 2008. The company specializes in producing fully compostable films and bags made from corn starch and other natural composites, with innovative bacteriostatic and oxobiodegradable formulations for food and industrial packaging applications.

Materials:

Corn starch, biodegradable polymers, compostable films, natural composites, PLA, bio-based additives

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CARBIOS

Technology Company
Clermont-Ferrand, France Active

Biotechnology company pioneering enzyme-based PET biorecycling, converting plastic waste into virgin-quality materials through enzymatic depolymerization.

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Carbon Cell

Bioplastic Producer
London, United Kingdom Active

Carbon Cell is an innovative UK-based company specializing in patent-pending biochar-based expandable foam technology. The company develops plastic-free, carbon-negative foam materials as drop-in replacements for conventional polymer foams (EPS, EPP, PUR/PIR) used in packaging and insulation. Carbon Cell's technology combines biochar with natural binders creating lightweight, thermally insulative, compostable materials that lock in carbon while eliminating persistent plastic waste.

Materials:

Biochar, natural binders, plant-derived polymers, carbon-negative foam

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Cardia Bioplastics

Bioplastic Producer
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Active

Cardia Bioplastics is an Australian developer and manufacturer of biodegradable and compostable bioplastic resins headquartered in Melbourne. Founded in 2002, the company produces both compostable biohybrid resins and specialty bio-based polymers for packaging, food service, and agricultural applications. With R&D in Melbourne and manufacturing in China and Malaysia, Cardia serves Asia-Pacific and global markets with certified compostable solutions.

Materials:

Compostable biohybrid resins, Bio-based polyesters, PLA, PBAT, starch-based compounds

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Cargill

Bioplastic Producer
Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA Active

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

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Celanese Corporation

Bioplastic Producer
Dallas, Texas, USA Active

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

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Centre for Science & Technology Innovations (CSTI)

Research Institute
Nairobi, Kenya Active

CSTI is a Kenya-based research institute specializing in sustainable manufacturing and bioplastics development, operating as a project of the University of Nairobi's Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation and the Kenya National Academy of Sciences. The institute focuses on community-informed bioplastics innovation including cassava-based PLA filament development, wearable biosensors, and emerging African-led biotechnology solutions for climate and circular economy challenges.

Materials:

Cassava starch, bio-based polymers (PLA), bioplastics compounds, natural materials

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CJ Bio Indonesia

Bioplastic Producer
Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia Active

CJ Bio Indonesia, a subsidiary of South Korea's CJ CheilJedang, operates the region's largest polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production facility in Pasuruan with 5,000 MT/year capacity commercialized in 2022. Specializing in amorphous PHA biopolymers derived from natural feedstocks, the company represents a major regional investment in advanced biodegradable materials and supports ambitious Southeast Asian capacity expansion plans targeting 65,000 MT by 2025 and 300,000 MT by 2030.

Materials:

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), amorphous PHA, biodegradable polyesters from bacterial fermentation

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CJ Biomaterials

Bioplastic Producer
Seoul, South Korea Active

CJ Biomaterials is a specialized bioplastics division of CJ CheilJedang, a major South Korean food and chemical company. Founded in the 2000s, CJ Biomaterials produces PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) biopolymers using proprietary fermentation technology. With current operations in Indonesia (5,000 MT/year) and South Korea (11,000 MT/year compounding), CJ is planning mega-capacity expansion to 50,000+ MT/year, positioning it as a major global PHA producer.

Materials:

PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates), amorphous a-PHA, semi-crystalline PHA, PHACT™ biopolymers

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Clariant

Bioplastic Producer
Muttenz, Basel, Switzerland Active

Swiss specialty chemicals company producing additives, colorants, advanced materials, and solutions for plastics, coatings, and industrial applications

Materials:

Specialty additives, colorants, pigments, advanced polymers, industrial chemicals

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Concordia University

University
Canada Active

Concordia University is a research institution in Montreal with advanced biomanufacturing facilities focused on synthetic biology and bioprocessing fo...

Materials:

Bioplastics (unspecified types)

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Coperion

Technology Company
Germany Acquired

German manufacturer of compounding and extrusion systems. Provides processing equipment for bioplastic production, compounding, and material handling.

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Copersucar International

Technology Company
São Paulo, Brazil Active

Copersucar is the world's largest sugar and ethanol trader, supplying 12+ million tons of sugar and 17+ billion liters of ethanol annually to 70+ countries. The company operates strategic partnerships with research institutions for biopolymer development from sugarcane feedstocks, positioning itself at the nexus of agricultural commodities and advanced materials.

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Corbion

Bioplastic Producer
Amsterdam, Netherlands Active

Corbion is a Dutch biochemical company headquartered in Amsterdam, founded in 1919. The company is a leading producer of high-purity lactic acid and lactide monomers for PLA production through its 50/50 joint venture Total Corbion PLA, which operates a 75,000 tons/year PLA plant in Thailand.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid), lactic acid, lactide monomers, biochemicals

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Covation Biomaterials

Bioplastic Producer
Newark, Delaware, USA Active

Covation Biomaterials is a biobased materials company delivering high-performance bio-based polymers and feedstocks for apparel, carpeting, cosmetics, and packaging. The company offers sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based materials including Sorona®, Susterra®, Zemea®, and the newly launched BioPTMEG.

Materials:

Sorona (polyester fiber), Susterra (plant-based building blocks), Zemea (biodegradable polymer), BioPTMEG (bio-based polyether)

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Covestro

Bioplastic Producer
Leverkusen, Germany Active

German polymer manufacturer producing polyurethane, polycarbonate, and bio-based materials, including CO₂-derived plastics and renewable raw materials

Materials:

Polyurethane (PU), Polycarbonate (PC), bio-based polymers, CO₂-derived plastics

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CSIR - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Research Institute
Pretoria, South Africa Active

CSIR is South Africa's premier national research institute, developing pioneering 100% biodegradable and compostable bioplastics from renewable agricultural feedstocks. The organization has created proprietary technology producing bioplastics that degrade within 180 days in landfill conditions and 90 days in compost, winning UNEP recognition for environmental innovation.

Materials:

Biopolymers, agricultural waste products (starch, cellulose, glycerol), bio-based additives

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Danimer Scientific

Bioplastic Producer
Georgia, United States Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Danimer Scientific was a U.S.-based manufacturer of Nodax PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) biodegradable biopolymers derived from canola oil. Founded in 2009, the company was a pioneer in commercializing marine-degradable and compostable bioplastics for packaging, food service, and consumer applications. However, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025 due to significant business challenges.

Materials:

PHA (Nodax™) from canola oil feedstock

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Dow Inc.

Bioplastic Producer
Midland, Michigan, USA Active

Major chemical and plastics company producing polyolefins, polyurethanes, specialty polymers, and advanced materials for diverse industrial applications

Materials:

Polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane precursors, specialty polymers, chemicals

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Ducor Petrochemicals

Bioplastic Producer
Rozenburg, the Netherlands Active

Ducor Petrochemicals is a polypropylene producer specializing in bio-based, bio-circular, and recycled variants of polypropylene. The company produces sustainable polymers under ISCC PLUS certification for healthcare, automotive, electrical, textile, and packaging applications.

Materials:

Polypropylene (PP) - bio-based, bio-circular, and recycled variants

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DuPont

Bioplastic Producer
Wilmington, Delaware, USA Active

American multinational advanced materials company producing engineering polymers, specialty chemicals, and biomaterials including Sorona biopolymer

Materials:

Engineering polymers, specialty polymers, specialty chemicals, biomaterials, advanced composites

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Eastman Chemical Company

Bioplastic Producer
Kingsport, Tennessee, USA Active

American specialty chemicals and advanced materials manufacturer producing cellulosic biopolymers, advanced polymers, and sustainable material solutions

Materials:

Cellulosic biopolymers (Treva), advanced polymers, specialty chemicals, bio-derived materials

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EcoNest Philippines

Converter
Philippines Active

EcoNest Philippines is the first bioplastic research & development and manufacturing company in the Philippines specializing in regenerative materials innovation. The company develops and produces biodegradable and compostable bioplastics from indigenous Philippine agricultural feedstocks including cassava, maize, and bagasse, with a product portfolio spanning maize cups, cassava bags, bagasse containers, and plantable cards. EcoNest demonstrates Philippines' emerging capability in specialty bioplastics manufacturing and circular bioeconomy development.

Materials:

Cassava starch bioplastics, maize-based biopolymers, sugarcane bagasse composites, biodegradable bioplastics

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Ecopha Biotech

Bioplastic Producer
Melbourne, Australia (originally Malaysia, 2008) Active

Ecopha Biotech is a leading developer and producer of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) bioplastics made from renewable resources including sugar and vegetable oils. The company achieved a world-first by producing marine-safe PHB from pongamia oil and is expanding into Asian markets with a Chinese joint venture.

Materials:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) - produced from sugar, vegetable oils, and pongamia oil

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EcoPlastic Rwanda

Recycler
Kigali, Rwanda Active

EcoPlastic Rwanda is a pioneering plastic recycling and production company operating within Rwanda's world-leading plastic waste reduction framework. Established in 2011, EcoPlastic collects 88 tonnes of plastic waste annually from multiple sources, transforms collected plastics through recycling processes, and produces new raw materials for conversion into agricultural, construction, and industrial products, supporting Rwanda's global leadership in plastic pollution reduction.

Materials:

Recycled plastic (HDPE, LDPE, PP, PET), post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste, plastic feedstocks

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Ecovance Vietnam

Bioplastic Producer
Hai Phong, Vietnam Active

Ecovance Vietnam, a joint venture of SKC Group (South Korea), Daesang, and LX International, is developing the world's largest PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) biodegradable plastic manufacturing facility in Hai Phong's Dinh Vu Industrial Zone. With an investment of approximately USD 100 million and an annual production capacity of 70,000 tons of PBAT plus 59,500 tons of PBS, the facility is expected to begin full operations in September 2025, positioning Vietnam as a global leader in biodegradable plastics production.

Materials:

PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate), PBS (polybutylene succinate), biodegradable polyesters

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Ecovia Bio

Bioplastic Producer
Livonia, Michigan, USA Active

Ecovia Bio is a University of Michigan spinout developing and commercializing 100% biobased, biodegradable gamma polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) biopolymers. The company produces AzuraBase and AzuraGel product families for cosmetics, personal care, agriculture, and hygiene applications.

Materials:

γ-PGA (Gamma Polyglutamic Acid) - 100% biobased, biodegradable polymer

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Ecovyst

Technology Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Active

Ecovyst is a leading provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts, and regeneration services. The company's Advanced Silicas business provides catalyst supports and functionalized silicas essential for producing high-performance plastics, bioplastics, and enabling sustainable chemistry applications.

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Emirates Biotech

Bioplastic Producer
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Under Construction

Emirates Biotech is building the world's largest polylactic acid (PLA) production facility in the UAE with a planned capacity of 160,000 tonnes per year across two phases. Located in the KEZAD free zone with deep seaport access, the facility will produce Embio branded PLA biopolymers and drive the region's transition to circular economy sustainable materials.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid) - Embio brand

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Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology)

Research Institute
Dübendorf, Switzerland Active

Empa is a Swiss federal research institute conducting application-oriented materials science and technology research. The organization develops sustainable bioplastics, biodegradable polymers, and advanced materials including cellulose-based bioplastics, recycled circuit boards, and bio-based composites.

Materials:

Bioplastics, cellulose-based polymers, epoxy resins, biodegradable composites

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Entec Polymers

Converter
Orlando, Florida, USA Active

Entec Polymers is a leading distributor and converter of thermoplastic resins across the Americas, specializing in recycled, bio-based, and compostable polymer solutions. The company partners with major manufacturers like BASF and Loliware to provide sustainable biopolymer options for converters and manufacturers.

Materials:

Recycled polymers, bio-based polymers, compostable polymers (BASF ecoflex, ecovio), seaweed-based polymers (Loliware)

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Envigreen Biotech India

Bioplastic Producer
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Active

Envigreen Biotech India Private Ltd produces India's first 100% biodegradable plastic substitute through fermentation of natural starch and vegetable oil derivatives. Founded in 2016 by Qatar-based NRI Ashwath Hegde, the company operates production facilities in Bengaluru with 1,000 metric tons annual capacity, manufacturing compostable bags certified by global standards.

Materials:

Starch-based biodegradable polymers, vegetable oil derivatives, compostable bioplastics

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ENVIPLAST Biopolymer

Compounder
Indonesia Active

ENVIPLAST is Indonesia's leading pioneer in bio-based and biodegradable polymer compounds derived from cassava starch, corn starch, and other natural agricultural feedstocks. Established in 2009, the company has grown into a major regional bioplastics producer with a global export footprint spanning Asia, the Middle East, Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia, specializing in compostable materials for packaging applications.

Materials:

Cassava starch-based biodegradable polymers, corn starch biopolymers, vegetable oil derivatives, ENVIPLAST WS and WR product lines

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EREMA

Technology Company
Ansfelden, Austria Active

EREMA Group is a world-leading manufacturer of plastic recycling equipment and technologies, developing innovative machinery for processing post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste, including bioplastics.

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Erg Bio

Technology Company
United States Active

Erg Bio is a biotechnology company that converts waste biomass into fermentable sugars, synthetic aviation fuels, and industrial chemicals using its p...

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ERT Bioplastics (Earth Renewable Technologies)

Converter
São Paulo, Brazil Active

ERT Bioplastics is a Brazilian manufacturer of compostable food serviceware including cutlery, cups, plates, and straws using Luminy® PLA from TotalEnergies Corbion. The company produces CascaBrasil brand products, positioning Brazil at the forefront of compostable food service packaging innovation.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid) - Luminy brand from TotalEnergies Corbion

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EuP Egypt

Compounder
Egypt Active

EuP Egypt is a leading Egyptian bioplastics company producing BiONext branded biodegradable and compostable polymer compounds from bio-based and fossil-derived materials. Operating with 180,000 tonnes annual production capacity and leveraging Egypt's high-purity calcium carbonate resources, EuP Egypt produces specialized bioplastic formulations for diverse applications including food packaging, shopping bags, and specialized industrial products.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid), PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate), starch, calcium carbonate (CaCO3), bio-based and renewable components

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European Bioplastics (EUBP)

Testing / Certification Company
Berlin, Germany Active

European industry association representing the bioplastics sector, developing and promoting certification standards and industry policies.

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European Commission

Consulting
Brussels, Belgium Active

The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union responsible for policy-making and enforcement. It plays a critical role in shaping …

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ExxonMobil

Technology Company
Texas, United States Active

Global energy and chemical company investing in bioplastics research, advanced recycling, and synthetic biology applications.

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Exxtend (ExxonMobil Advanced Recycling Technology)

Technology Company
Baytown, Texas, USA (ExxonMobil) Active

Exxtend is ExxonMobil's proprietary advanced recycling technology that breaks down plastic waste at the molecular level to produce certified circular polymers with virgin-equivalent performance. The technology enables plastic-to-plastic recycling for PE, PP, and other polymers at industrial scale.

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Farrel Pomini

Technology Company
United States Active

FARREL POMINI is the Continuous Mixer Business Unit of HF MIXING GROUP, specializing in the research, design, and manufacture of continuous mixing sys...

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FKuR

Bioplastic Producer
Willich, Germany Active

FKuR is a German bioplastics specialist founded in 2003 through collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT. Based in Willich with global presence (Texas USA, Pune India JV), FKuR produces biocompatible and biodegradable bioplastic compounds. The company offers 7,000+ m² facilities and 20+ years of bioplastics development expertise.

Materials:

Bioplastic compounds, bio-based and biodegradable polymers, PLA/PBAT/PBS blends

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FKuR Kunststoff

Compounder
Willich, Germany Active

FKuR Kunststoff GmbH is a German compounder specializing in bioplastics and biodegradable compounds, producing Bio-Flex®, Terralene®, and other specialty bioplastic formulations for diverse applications.

Materials:

PLA, PHA, PBS, Starch-based bioplastics, Bio-based PE, Biodegradable plastics, Cellulose acetate

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FORVIA

Technology Company
Nanterre, France Active

Automotive technology group developing sustainable biocomposite materials and recycled bioplastics for vehicle interiors and components.

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Fraunhofer IPMS (Institute for Photonic Microsystems)

Research Institute
Dresden, Germany Active

Fraunhofer IPMS is a world-leading research and development institute specializing in electronic and photonic microsystems including MEMS, sensors, actuators, and integrated circuits. The institute conducts research in sustainable microelectronics, materials characterization, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Materials:

Silicon, photonic materials, sensors, MEMS components, integrated circuits

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Futamura Chemical Company

Bioplastic Producer
Nagoya, Japan Active

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

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Futerro

Bioplastic Producer
Battice, Belgium Active

Futerro is a Belgian bioplastics company specializing in PLA production and the lactic acid value chain. Founded in 1992, Futerro uniquely masters the entire PLA lifecycle from lactic acid production through commercial PLA polymers. Operating a Belgium demo plant and China production facility with 100,000 MT/year capacity, Futerro is developing a mega-expansion in France with 175,000 MT/year additional capacity.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid - Futeon brand), lactic acid, lactide

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Gabriel-Chemie Group

Additive Producer
Gumpoldskirchen, Austria Active

Gabriel-Chemie is a leading European producer of masterbatches, color concentrates, and polymer additives for bioplastics and conventional polymers. With 70+ years of experience, the company develops sustainable additive solutions for UV protection, flame retardancy, and performance enhancement in bioplastic applications.

Materials:

Masterbatches, color concentrates, polymer additives (for bioplastics and conventional polymers)

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Genomatica

Technology Company
San Diego, California, USA Active

Genomatica is a leading biotechnology company that develops and licenses biological manufacturing processes for sustainable chemicals, enabling the production of plant-based alternatives to fossil fuel-derived materials used in bioplastics and other applications.

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Granulous

Compounder
United Kingdom Active

Granulous is a UK-based bioplastics feedstock supplier specializing in production and distribution of certified biodegradable plastic pellets and granules. Founded in the 2010s, the company supplies processing-ready PLA, PBAT, PBS, and custom blended formulations to converters and manufacturers across packaging, textiles, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. Granulous makes biodegradable materials accessible to small and medium manufacturers without requiring proprietary formulation or compounding equipment investment.

Materials:

Biodegradable plastic pellets and granules (PLA, PBAT, PBS, custom blends)

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Green Dot Bioplastics

Bioplastic Producer
Emporia, Kansas, USA Active

Green Dot Bioplastics is a Kansas-based material science company founded in 2011, specializing in patented thermoplastic starch technology and biodegradable polymer blends. The company develops and produces sustainable bioplastic materials including PBAT, PBS, PLA, and innovative starch-based compounds demonstrating industrial, backyard, soil, and marine biodegradability. Green Dot serves packaging, textiles, consumer goods, and specialty application markets.

Materials:

Thermoplastic starch (patented), PBAT, PBS, PLA, biodegradable blends, plant-based polymers

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Greenitio

Additive Producer
Singapore Active

Greenitio develops high-performance, bio-based specialty ingredients that replace petrochemical and microplastic-based materials in cosmetics and personal care, using a patented green chemistry platform powered by AI-driven molecular design.

Materials:

Vegan chitosan, CHITOBE®, CHITOBELA®, Bio-based biopolymers, Microplastic alternatives

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Honda

Technology Company
Japan Active

Honda is a Japanese multinational company primarily known for automotive and mobility products. It is actively involved in developing and applying bio...

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Huhtamaki Oyj

Converter
Espoo, Finland Active

Finnish global packaging company producing sustainable and eco-friendly food and beverage packaging solutions with operations across 30+ countries

Materials:

Molded fiber, plastic packaging, sustainable materials, biodegradable and compostable solutions

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Huntsman Corporation

Bioplastic Producer
The Woodlands, Texas, USA Active

American specialty chemicals and advanced materials company producing polyurethanes, performance products, and advanced chemicals for diverse industries

Materials:

Polyurethanes, MDI precursors, amines, specialty chemicals, advanced materials

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Husky Technologies

Technology Company
Bolton, Ontario, Canada Active

Canadian manufacturer of injection molding equipment and systems for plastics processing, with focus on PET beverage packaging and circular solutions

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Hyosung TNC Vietnam

Technology Company
Vietnam Under Development

Hyosung TNC (South Korea) is investing USD 1 billion to establish the world's first vertically-integrated bio-spandex production system in Vietnam, beginning with Bio-BDO production using Geno's proven fermentation technology. The company will produce 50,000 MT/year of Bio-BDO starting in H1 2026, with plans to scale to 200,000 MT/year capacity across multiple facilities. The facility achieves 90% carbon avoidance vs. coal-based conventional BDO and establishes Vietnam as a global center for renewable spandex fiber production.

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Idemitsu Kosan

Bioplastic Producer
Tokyo, Japan Active

Idemitsu Kosan is a major Japanese petroleum and chemical company developing bio-based and recycled plastics. The company produces biomass-derived chemicals and polymers, operates chemical recycling facilities through Chemical Recycling Japan, and partners globally to build renewable plastic supply chains.

Materials:

Bio-based chemicals, biomass plastics, recycled polymers, renewable hydrocarbons

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Indorama Ventures

Bioplastic Producer
Bangkok, Thailand Active

Thai petrochemical company producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), specialty polymers, and developing bio-based and recycled polymer solutions

Materials:

PET, polyethylene, polypropylene, specialty polymers, bio-based polymers, recycled plastics

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Ingevity Corporation

Bioplastic Producer
North Charleston, South Carolina, USA Active

Ingevity Corporation is a specialty materials and chemical manufacturer and world leader in caprolactone technology. The company's Capa® family of biodegradable polymers are used in bags, films, rigid packaging, and paper coatings. Operating in 31 countries with 2,050+ employees.

Materials:

Caprolactone (Capa®), polyol, specialty additives, sustainable polymers

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ISC3 (International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre)

Research Institute
Frankfurt am Main, Germany Active

ISC3 is an international research and innovation hub fostering the transition of the chemical sector to sustainable chemistry. Hosted by DECHEMA, ISC3 supports startups and innovators in bioplastics, circular economy materials, and sustainable chemical technologies.

Materials:

Research and development in sustainable chemistry, bioplastics, bio-based materials

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Isiah Enterprises

Bioplastic Producer
Midland, Michigan, USA Active

Isiah Enterprises (formerly One World Products, Inc., under leadership of NBA legend Isiah Thomas) is an OTC-listed bioplastics and sustainable materials company. Headquartered in Midland, Michigan, the company acquired Eco Bio Plastics and now produces plant-based compostable bioplastics and advanced biocomposites from renewable feedstocks. The company focuses on automotive and packaging applications with partnerships including Stellantis and Flex-N-Gate.

Materials:

Plant-based compostable bioplastics (corn starch, sugarcane-based), hemp biocomposites, recycled content materials, specialty biopolymers

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Jiangsu Supla Bioplastics

Bioplastic Producer
Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China Active

Jiangsu Supla Bioplastics is a leading Chinese polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturer established in 2012 with facilities in Suqian, Jiangsu Province. The company produces full-degradable PLA materials with planned capacity reaching 160,000 MT/year, serving diverse applications from tableware and food trays to packaging films and textiles. Supla has won international recognition at the European Bioplastics Conference and demonstrates China's capability in world-scale sustainable biopolymer manufacturing.

Materials:

Polylactic Acid (PLA), bio-based and fully-degradable plastics, modified PLA formulations

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Kaneka Corporation

Bioplastic Producer
Tokyo, Japan Active

Kaneka Corporation is a major Japanese chemical and materials company founded in 1949 and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company pioneered PHBH (polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyhexanoate) biopolymers and operates the Takasago production facility producing Green Planet brand PHA with expanded capacity of 20,000 MT/year as of January 2024. Kaneka's PHBH achieved the challenging capability of seawater biodegradation, making it unique in addressing marine plastic pollution.

Materials:

PHBH (Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)) - Green Planet brand

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Kelpi

Bioplastic Producer
Bath, United Kingdom Active

Kelpi is a UK-based biotech company developing premium bioplastics from seaweed. The company creates compostable, marine-safe bioplastics with superior water barrier properties to replace single-use fossil fuel plastics in packaging applications.

Materials:

Seaweed-derived biopolymers

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Kemvera

Technology Company
United States Active

Kemvera is a sustainable chemistry company developing advanced catalytic technologies to convert bio-based and CO₂-derived feedstocks into affordable, drop-in chemicals with performance equivalent to petroleum-based alternatives. The company focuses on leveraging domestically sourced corn ethanol to produce bio-acetic acid and bio-ethyl acetate.

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Kingfa Sci. & Tech.

Bioplastic Producer
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Active

Asia's largest modified plastics company and global leader in advanced materials. Produces biodegradable and compostable bioplastic compounds under the ECOPOND brand, including PLA, PBAT, PBS, and PGA-based materials for packaging, agriculture, and consumer applications.

Materials:

PLA, PBAT, PBS, PGA, Starch-based bioplastics, ECOPOND biodegradable compounds

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LANXESS

Bioplastic Producer
Cologne, Germany Active

German specialty chemicals company producing polymers, advanced materials, and bio-based compounds for diverse industrial and consumer applications

Materials:

Engineering plastics, specialty polymers, elastomers, advanced materials, bio-based compounds

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Lenzing AG

Technology Company
Lenzing, Austria Active

World-leading cellulose fiber producer with 80+ years experience, developing sustainable textiles through lyocell and modal fiber technologies.

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Lenzing Group

Bioplastic Producer
Lenzing, Austria Active

Lenzing Group is a global leader in specialty cellulosic fiber production headquartered in Lenzing, Austria, and founded in 1938. Publicly listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange (VIE:LNZ), Lenzing operates the world's largest integrated pulp and viscose fiber production site. The company produces TENCEL™ Lyocell, LENZING™ Modal, and LENZING™ Viscose fibers—fully biodegradable, wood-based materials serving textiles, nonwovens, hygiene, packaging, and agricultural applications.

Materials:

Cellulosic fibers - Lyocell (TENCEL™), Modal (LENZING™), Viscose (LENZING™), wood-based renewable materials

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LG Chem

Bioplastic Producer
Seoul, South Korea Active

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)

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Logoplaste

Cascais, Portugal

Overview

Logoplaste is an international reference in rigid plastic packaging, operating through a unique business model that integrates packaging …

Materials:

PET, HDPE, PP, recycled plastics (PCR)

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Loliware

Converter
New York, United States Active

Loliware Inc. is an award-winning materials technology company specializing in seaweed-derived edible and compostable bioplastics. The company has developed proprietary SEA Technology™ for converting seaweed polymers into food-safe, home-compostable straws, cups, utensils, and films that are carbon negative at scale. Loliware serves hospitality, food service, and consumer goods markets with innovative edible packaging solutions.

Materials:

Seaweed-derived bioplastics (alginate-based, agar-based), edible resins, SEA Technology™

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Lubrizol

Additive Producer
United States Active

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)

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LyondellBasell Industries

Bioplastic Producer
Houston, Texas, USA Active

Major petrochemicals and polymers company producing polyolefins, polyurethane precursors, and developing advanced polymer solutions for diverse industries

Materials:

Polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethane precursors, advanced polymers, specialty chemicals

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Mitr Phol

Bioplastic Producer
Bangkok, Thailand Active

Mitr Phol is Thailand's largest and world's third-largest sugar producer. The company is expanding into bioplastics production, creating biodegradable plastics from sugar and starch. With partnerships with Marubeni and Braskem for bio-ethylene production, Mitr Phol is leveraging its sugar feedstock to manufacture sustainable packaging alternatives.

Materials:

Sugar cane, starch, biomass

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Mitsubishi Chemical

Bioplastic Producer
Tokyo, Japan Active

Mitsubishi Chemical is a major Japanese chemical company (founded 1933) specializing in bioplastics including BioPBS (biodegradable polybutylene succinate) and DURABIO (transparent bio-based engineering plastic from isosorbide). Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company produces world-class No. 2 copolyester materials for diverse applications.

Materials:

BioPBS (polybutylene succinate), DURABIO (bio-based transparent plastic from isosorbide), copolyesters

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Mitsui Chemicals

Bioplastic Producer
Tokyo, Japan Active

Japanese chemical company producing performance materials, functional plastics, and bio-based polymers including bioplastics for diverse industrial applications

Materials:

Performance materials, polyolefins, functional plastics, bio-based polymers, advanced chemical compounds

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Monash University

University
Australia Active

Monash University researchers have developed customizable bioplastic films using polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) produced by soil microbes fed on food was...

Materials:

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)

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Mondi Group

Wien, Austria and London, UK

Mondi Group is one of the world is leading packaging and paper companies. Mondi actively attaches strategic relevance to bioplastics and takes a lead …

Materials:

Paper, fiber-based packaging, biodegradable films, bioplastics

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Moviplast

Compounder
Bucharest, Romania Active

Moviplast is a Romanian plastic bags and flexible packaging manufacturer established in 1993, based in Bucharest. The company produces biodegradable, oxobiodegradable, and conventional plastic bags with a strong focus on sustainable packaging solutions, serving markets across Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Nordic countries.

Materials:

Biodegradable plastics, oxobiodegradable polymers, polyethylene, polypropylene, PLA, PBAT

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NAFIGATE Corporation

Technology Company
Prague, Czech Republic Active

NAFIGATE Corporation is a Czech biotechnology and nanotechnology company specializing in developing innovative PHA bioplastics from waste cooking oil. The company operates proprietary Hydal technology for converting used cooking oil into biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers with applications in cosmetics, packaging, and specialty materials.

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NaturePlast

Bioplastic Producer
Caen, Normandy, France Active

NaturePlast is a leading European bioplastics innovator established in 2007, headquartered in Caen, Normandy, France. The company maintains one of Europe's broadest portfolios of bio-based and biodegradable polymers, developing over 200 new formulations annually. NaturePlast specializes in custom bioplastic compound design, production, and commercialization, serving global markets with solutions incorporating plant-based feedstocks and industrial byproducts. The company also operates through subsidiary BioPolyNov, a leading R&D entity.

Materials:

PLA, PHA, biopolyesters, starch-based polymers, bio-based PET, bio-based PAs, natural fillers, seashell derivatives, algae-based materials, bio-based PP

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NatureWorks

Bioplastic Producer
Plymouth, Minnesota, USA Active

NatureWorks is the world's largest producer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer under the brand name Ingeo. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, the company was founded in 1997 and employs 201-500 people. NatureWorks produces renewable, compostable PLA for packaging, fibers, and durable applications.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid) - Ingeo brand

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NatureWorks Thailand

Bioplastic Producer
Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand Under Construction

NatureWorks Thailand is a joint venture between Cargill (USA) and PTT Global Chemical (Thailand) developing a fully-integrated Ingeo PLA biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan Province with 75,000 MT/year production capacity. Scheduled to commence operations in 2025, the facility will produce polylactic acid (PLA) from renewable sugarcane sourced within a 50-kilometer radius, positioning Thailand as a major global PLA production center and supporting Asia-Pacific bioplastics market growth.

Materials:

Polylactic acid (PLA), Ingeo biopolymer, lactic acid, lactide

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Neste Corporation

Bioplastic Producer
Espoo, Finland Active

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

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Nexam Chemical

Additive Producer
Lund, Sweden Active

Nexam Chemical is a global leader in polymer additives that enhance the performance, sustainability, and recyclability of plastics. The company specializes in innovative reactive recycling and lightweighting technologies for bioplastics.

Materials:

NEXIMID® (polyimide), Reactive Recycling® additives, Lightweighting agents, PLA modifiers, chain extenders for biopolyesters

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Ningbo Tianan Biologic Materials

Bioplastic Producer
Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China Active

Ningbo Tianan Biologic Materials Co., Ltd. is the world's largest producer of PHBV (polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) biopolymers with 2,000 MT/year production capacity. Established in 2000 and located in Ningbo's Beilun Port industrial zone, the company pioneered water-based PHA extraction technology in 2004 and produces biodegradable polymers certified for industrial composting and marine degradation, serving packaging, agriculture, and specialty applications globally.

Materials:

PHBV (polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate), Enmat branded biopolymers, biodegradable polyesters

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Norsk e-Fuel

Technology Company
Norway Active

Norsk e-Fuel is a Norwegian sustainable chemistry company developing Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology to convert captured CO₂ and water into synthetic fuels and feedstocks. The company partners with Braskem to produce e-Naphtha for bioplastics applications, enabling the creation of carbon-neutral plastics from captured atmospheric CO₂.

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Northeast Forestry University

University
Harbin, China Active

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

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Northern Technologies International Corp

Bioplastic Producer
Bloomington, Minnesota, USA Active

Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) is a specialty materials and biopolymer manufacturer. Through its Natur-Tec brand, NTIC develops proprietary blends of biodegradable polymers and natural materials to create biobased, compostable plastics. Products include flexible films, rigid injection-molded materials, and engineered plastics for packaging and consumer applications.

Materials:

Biodegradable polymer blends, natural materials, biobased feedstocks

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Notpla

Converter
London, United Kingdom Active

Notpla is a London-based sustainable packaging company founded in 2015 specializing in 100% natural seaweed coatings for food contact applications. The company's proprietary seaweed-based materials are non-chemically modified, home-compostable in 6 weeks, verified under the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive, and have won Innovation of the Year awards. Notpla serves food service, e-commerce, and consumer goods sectors globally.

Materials:

100% natural seaweed coating (non-chemically modified), seaweed-based packaging materials

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Novamont

Bioplastic Producer
Novara, Italy Active

Novamont is an Italian chemical company headquartered in Novara, Italy, specializing in the production of biochemicals and biodegradable bioplastics. Founded in 1989, Novamont employs 600+ people and is a leader in compostable packaging solutions through its Mater-Bi product line.

Materials:

Mater-Bi (starch-based bioplastics), biopolyesters, bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO), biolubricants (Matrol-Bi), biodegradable cosmetic ingredients

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Octarine Bio

Biotechnology Company
Copenhagen, Denmark Active

Octarine Bio is a Danish synthetic biology company developing bio-based, sustainable solutions for the textile and fashion industries through innovative cannabinoid biosynthesis and dye technologies.

Materials:

Bio-based cannabinoids, Natural dyes, Synthetic biology platform

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Omikron Compounds

Italy / Germany (Tecnopol Group)

Omikron Compounds, fully owned by the Tecnopol group active in plastic material distribution and compounding since 1973, specializes in high-quality …

Materials:

Eco-polypropylene, recycled plastic compounds

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One World Products

Bioplastic Producer
Midland, Michigan, USA Transitioning to Isiah Enterprises

One World Products is transitioning to Isiah Enterprises as the company evolves under the leadership of NBA legend Isiah Thomas. Headquartered in Midland, Michigan, the company acquired Eco Bio Plastics and produces plant-based compostable bioplastics and hemp biocomposites. The company serves automotive components, food service packaging, and industrial applications. For current information, see Isiah Enterprises profile (OTC:OWPC).

Materials:

Plant-based compostable bioplastics (corn starch, sugarcane), hemp biocomposites, recycled materials

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Orinko Advanced Plastics

Bioplastic Producer
Hefei, Anhui, China Active

Orinko Advanced Plastics is a Chinese innovator specializing in high-performance modified polymer materials including biodegradable PLA (polylactic acid) and advanced bioplastics. Founded in 2008 and publicly listed in 2021, the company operates four production and R&D bases across China with 500,000+ tons total production capacity serving packaging, 3D printing, and consumer products.

Materials:

Polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene succinate (PBS), modified biodegradable polymers

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P2 Science

Technology Company
United States Active

P2 Science is a green chemistry technology company that develops proprietary processes like PIOz™ and PICE to convert renewable feedstocks such as pin...

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Packaging Insights

Technology Company
United Kingdom Active

Packaging Insights is a digital platform specializing in providing comprehensive news, insights, and developments related to packaging, including biop...

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Packamama

Converter
Australia, UK, Belgium, South Africa (multi-national) Active

Packamama is an Australian sustainable wine packaging innovator producing lightweight, recyclable PET bottles and developing plant-based PEF bioplastic alternatives through partnership with Avantium's Releaf technology. The company reduces wine packaging carbon footprint through flat bottle design and bioplastics integration.

Materials:

Recycled PET, plant-based PEF (Releaf), bioplastics

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Palsgaard

Additive Producer
Denmark Active

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

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Panara

Bioplastic Producer
Nitra, Slovakia Active

Panara is a Slovak biopolymer company based in Nitra, specializing in the development and production of PHA/PLA blend bioplastics. The company commercialized Nonoilen, a 100% bio-based compostable material, and has received strategic investment from Alpla Group positioning it as a leading Central European biopolymer innovator.

Materials:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), PLA (Polylactic Acid), bio-based blends, Nonoilen biopolymer

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PhaBuilder

Technology Company
Beijing, China Active

PhaBuilder is a leading Chinese synthetic biology company developing advanced polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers using proprietary halophilic microorganism engineering. Founded in 2021 by Tsinghua University researchers and led by Professor Guoqiang Chen, PhaBuilder is constructing a 30,000 MT/year Next Generation Industrial Biotechnology (NGIB) facility and operating production plants in Beijing and Yichang, positioning itself as a global leader in engineered PHA manufacturing.

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Plastipol

Compounder
Szczecin, Poland Active

Plastipol is a Polish plastics processing and compounder company based in Szczecin, specializing in manufacturing biodegradable and recycled plastic products. The company offers advanced thermoplastic compounding capabilities and serves customers across Europe with innovative bioplastic solutions.

Materials:

Biodegradable plastics, recycled materials, PLA, PHA, PE, PP, PS, ABS

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Power2Polymers

Technology Company
Germany Active

Power2Polymers pioneers sustainable, high-performance polymer products for specialty applications including lubricants, industrial adhesives, and seal...

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Praj Industries

Technology Company
Pune, India Active

Praj Industries is an Indian industrial biotech leader developing biofuels and bioplastics technologies. Founded 1983, the company has established India's first biopolymer demonstration facility and develops PLA and PHA bioplastics through advanced fermentation and strain engineering with ~1000 customer references globally.

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Pro-Pickle

Bioplastic Producer
United States Active

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)

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ProfiKomp Environmental Technologies

Testing / Certification Company
Gödöllő, Hungary Active

ProfiKomp Environmental Technologies is a leading Hungarian biowaste treatment and materials testing company established in 2000, specializing in composting infrastructure, bioplastic composability testing, and environmental engineering. The company operates over 85 composting systems globally and conducts research on bioplastic degradation and compost evaluation.

Materials:

Bioplastic testing, compost analysis, biowaste treatment, environmental testing

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Promateris

Converter
Buftea, Romania Active

Promateris is Romania's leading manufacturer of biodegradable and compostable packaging, headquartered in Buftea near Bucharest. Founded in 1957 as Prodplast, the company rebranded as Promateris in 2020 to reflect its focus on sustainable bio-based and compostable packaging solutions for the circular economy across Central and Eastern Europe.

Materials:

Compostable bioplastics, corn starch, PLA, PBAT, bio-based polyester, biodegradable films

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Psaltry International Limited

Compounder
Ado-Awaye, Oyo State, Nigeria Active

Psaltry International Limited is Nigeria's leading cassava starch processor and producer of high-quality food-grade cassava starch and flour. With two production lines generating 10,000 tonnes annually and workforce of 5,000+ farmers, the company has pioneered cassava industrial value chains while establishing the capacity for potential bioplastics feedstock development from cassava starch and agricultural waste products.

Materials:

Cassava starch, cassava flour, industrial cassava products, sorbitol (cassava-based)

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PTT MCC Biochem

Bioplastic Producer
Bangkok, Thailand Active

PTT MCC Biochem is a Thai-Japanese joint venture between PTT Global Chemical and Mitsubishi Chemical, established in the 2010s and headquartered in Bangkok. Specializing in BioPBS (bio-based polybutylene succinate) production, the company operates a 20,000 MT/year facility commercialized in 2017. PTT MCC Biochem produces biodegradable polyesters from renewable feedstocks including corn, sugarcane, and cassava, serving Southeast Asian and global bioplastics markets.

Materials:

BioPBS (bio-based polybutylene succinate), bio-based succinic acid, biodegradable polyesters

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Radici Group

Compounder
Italy Active

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®)

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Raizen Sugarcane Company

Technology Company
Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil Active

Raizen is the world's largest sugarcane processor, producing 3.5 billion liters of ethanol and 2.9 TWh of renewable electricity annually. The company partners with Braskem to convert sugarcane ethanol into bio-PE (I'm green™), positioning itself as a critical feedstock supplier for bioplastics production.

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Reju

Netherlands

Reju is a materials regeneration company unlocking the infinite possibilities of textile waste. Their technology chemically recycles polyester back to …

Materials:

Recycled polyester (rPET from textile waste)

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ReLeaf

Netherlands

ReLeaf is a plant-based, recyclable plastic brand by Avantium. It is made from PEF (polyethylene furanoate), a 100% bio-based polymer that serves as a …

Materials:

PEF (polyethylene furanoate)

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Renaissance BioScience

Technology Company
Canada Active

Canadian biotechnology company specializing in bioengineered yeast for fermentation of sustainable bioplastic building blocks.

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Roquette Frères

Bioplastic Producer
Lestrem, France Active

Roquette Frères is a global leader in plant-based ingredients and bioplastics, headquartered in Lestrem, France. Founded in 1933, the company produces over 650 products from renewable plant materials, including starch-based biopolymers marketed under the Gaialene brand. With 11,000+ employees and operations across five continents, Roquette is a top-10 global bioplastics company.

Materials:

Starch-based bioplastics, Gaialene brand, plant-based polyols, bio-based polymers

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Rutgers University

University
United States Active

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

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RWDC Industries

Bioplastic Producer
Athens, Georgia, United States (Singapore headquarters) Active

RWDC Industries is a leading advanced bioplastics manufacturer producing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers under the Solon® brand. Founded in 2015 with operations in Athens, Georgia and Singapore, the company has raised $133M in Series B funding to commercialize proprietary marine-degradable PHA technology from renewable feedstocks. Solon® bioplastics are fully biodegradable in soil, water, and marine environments, serving packaging, food service, and consumer goods markets.

Materials:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) - Solon® brand, medium-chain-length PHA (mcl-PHA)

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SABIC

Bioplastic Producer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Active

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation - global chemical and plastics leader producing bio-based polyolefins, engineering plastics, and specialties across 140+ countries

Materials:

Bio-based polyolefins (Bio-PE, Bio-PP), engineering plastics, commodity chemicals, agri-nutrients

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SaniSure

Technology Company
United States Active

Global leader in designing and manufacturing single-use bioprocessing solutions for pharmaceutical, vaccine, and cell therapy manufacturing.

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Sealed Air Corporation

Converter
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Active

American protective packaging and food packaging company producing innovative solutions for product protection and food safety globally

Materials:

Plastic films, protective packaging, food packaging films, plastic systems, specialty materials

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Sealpap

Finland

Sealpap specialized in recyclable paper-based flexible packaging solutions. The company was acquired by TIPA Compostable Packaging (via European …

Materials:

Recyclable paper-based packaging, coated paper

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Sestec

Poland and Germany

Sestec develops and manufactures natural, bio-based adhesives for the wood panel industry. Their Sestec adhesive system is one of the world is first …

Materials:

Bio-based adhesives (protein-based)

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Shenyang University of Chemical Technology

University
Shenyang, China Active

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

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Shine Bridge Global Inc.

Technology Company
United States (Principal Office); Nigeria (Operating Base) Active

Shine Bridge Global is a US-based agribusiness and food science company founded in 2018 by Nigerian-American entrepreneur Dr. Tony Bello, focused on converting high-quality Nigerian cassava into value-added food products and industrial applications. The company operates integrated cassava processing operations with plans to establish a major 100-tonne daily processing hub in Nigeria's SAPZ, positioning itself to capture emerging cassava bioplastics feedstock opportunities.

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SK Chemicals

Bioplastic Producer
Seoul, South Korea Active

SK Chemicals is a major South Korean chemical company founded in 1969 and publicly listed on the Korea Exchange. A pioneer in PLA and biodegradable polymers, SK Chemicals is world's No. 2 copolyester producer. The company mass-produces ECOTRION (PO3G biopolyol), 100% bio-based from fermented plants, and develops waste plastic recycling innovations.

Materials:

PLA, BioPBS, ECOTRION (PO3G biopolyol), biodegradable copolyesters

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Sojitz

Tokyo, Japan

Sojitz Corporation is a major Japanese trading and investment group. Through its subsidiary Sojitz Pla-Net Corporation, Sojitz is actively expanding …

Materials:

PLA, bio-PE, biomass plastics

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Solena Materials

London, United Kingdom

Solena Materials develops next-generation sustainable fibers using computational protein design. Their deep learning models design new proteins that …

Materials:

Protein-based biodegradable fibers

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Solvay

Bioplastic Producer
Brussels, Belgium Active

Belgian specialty chemicals and advanced materials company producing polyamides, polymers, additives, and sustainable material solutions

Materials:

Polyamides, specialty polymers, additives, advanced materials, bio-based compounds

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Stellenbosch University - Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science

University
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Active

Stellenbosch University's Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science is South Africa's premier academic institution for polymer research and education, conducting cutting-edge research in bioplastics, polymer synthesis, biodegradable materials, and advanced macromolecular architectures. The department hosts the largest polymer science research effort in South Africa and has spawned multiple spinout companies commercializing bioplastics innovations.

Materials:

Bio-based polymers, advanced macromolecular materials, polymer composites, bioplasticizers, enzymatic degradation materials

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Stora Enso

Bioplastic Producer
Helsinki, Finland & Stockholm, Sweden Active

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

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String Bio

Technology Company
Bangalore, Karnataka, India Active (Well-funded)

String Bio is an Indian synthetic biology company converting methane into valuable products including biodegradable polymers and bioplastics. Founded in 2012, the company has raised $20.1M to develop proprietary fermentation technology that converts renewable or waste methane into monomers for biodegradable polymers, positioning itself as an innovator in next-generation biopolymer feedstocks.

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Sukano AG

Additive Producer
Schindellegi, Switzerland Active

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

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SUSMATA

Germany

SUSMATA AG develops plant-based alternatives to conventional leather and surface materials. The company uses bio-based material innovations to create …

Materials:

Plant-based leather alternatives, bio-based surface materials

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Sway

Converter
United States Active

Sway is a California-based biomaterials company specializing in seaweed-based bioplastics for sustainable packaging. Founded in the 2010s, the company produces home-compostable straws, cups, utensils, and packaging materials from seaweed polymers, supporting regenerative coastal practices and partnerships with seaweed farmers in Latin America.

Materials:

Seaweed-based bioplastics (PLA and PHA alternatives)

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Taghleef Industries

Converter
United Arab Emirates Active

Global film manufacturer producing bio-based BOPP films. Develops sustainable packaging solutions using renewable and recycled materials.

Materials:

PLA

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Teknor Apex

Compounder
United States Acquired

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®

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Terra Sol Studio

Consulting
Australia Active

Terra Sol Studio is an Australian design studio specializing in sustainable product development and commercialization. Partnering with EcoPHA Biotech,...

Materials:

PHA, Bioplastics

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Tetra Pak

Food Packaging Technology
Lund, Sweden Active

Tetra Pak is a world-leading food packaging and processing company increasingly incorporating bio-based and renewable materials into its carton packaging solutions to reduce fossil dependency.

Materials:

FSC-certified paperboard, Bio-based polyethylene (from UPM BioVerno), Plant-based polymers

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Teysha Technologies

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Teysha Technologies develops breakthrough biodegradable plastics. Unlike existing bioplastics such as PLA and PHA, the degradation rate of AggiePol …

Materials:

AggiePol (tunable polycarbonate bioplastic)

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The Pew Charitable Trusts

Research Institute
Philadelphia, United States Active

The Pew Charitable Trusts is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on addressing major societal challenges through data-driven …

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TIPA

Converter
Israel (formerly Austria connection) Active

TIPA is a leading developer and manufacturer of fully compostable flexible packaging films and laminates for food and consumer goods. Founded in 2010, TIPA produces high-barrier, home and industrially compostable films certified to EN 13432 and ASTM D6400. With $70M in expansion funding, the company operates globally with facilities in USA, Europe, and Australia.

Materials:

Compostable films, multi-ply laminates (20-80% bio-based), high-barrier packaging materials

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Total Corbion PLA / TotalEnergies Corbion

Bioplastic Producer
Amsterdam, Netherlands Active

Total Corbion PLA is a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion, established in 2017 and rebranded as TotalEnergies Corbion in 2023. Operating one of the world's largest PLA manufacturing facilities in Thailand with 75,000 MT/year capacity and developing a major 100,000 MT/year facility in France, the company produces Luminy brand PLA biopolymers from 100% renewable sugarcane with 85% CO2 reduction.

Materials:

PLA (Polylactic Acid) - Luminy brand, 100% biobased from sugarcane

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TotalEnergies

Technology Company
Paris, France Active

Global energy company with significant bioplastics research and production through TotalEnergies Corbion joint venture for PLA bioplastics.

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TotalEnergies Corbion

Bioplastic Producer
Netherlands Active

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

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TreeToTextile AB

Technology Company
Stockholm, Sweden Active

TreeToTextile AB is a Swedish company developing innovative textile recycling technology that converts waste textiles back into high-quality fibers for new textile production.

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Trevira

Bobingen, Germany

Trevira GmbH, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures, specializes in sustainable man-made fibers. The company produces PLA biopolymer fibers as a …

Materials:

PLA biopolymer fibers, recycled PET, bio-based fibers

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Trinseo

Bioplastic Producer
Berwyn, Pennsylvania, USA Active

Global specialty polymers and bioplastics manufacturer producing TPE, TPU, and bio-based polymer solutions for footwear, packaging, and industrial applications

Materials:

TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomers), TPU (Thermoplastic Urethane), bioplastics, specialty polymers, engineering compounds

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TripleW

Technology Company
Netanya, Israel Active

Circular chemistry pioneer transforming food waste into lactic acid and PLA bioplastics through advanced fermentation technology.

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Twogee Biotech

Biotechnology Company
Martinsried, Munich, Germany Active

Twogee Biotech is a German biotechnology company developing enzymatic solutions to convert agricultural waste streams into high-value 2G sugars, pure cellulose, and sustainable materials.

Materials:

Agricultural residues, Cellulose, Second-generation (2G) sugars, Enzymatic processing outputs

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UCY Polymers CZ

Plzen, Czech Republic

UCY Polymers CZ s.r.o. operates a PET recycling facility in Plzen, Czech Republic. The company was acquired by Indorama Ventures (a global sustainable …

Materials:

Recycled PET (rPET)

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Uhde Inventa-Fischer

Berlin, Germany and Domat/Ems, Switzerland

Uhde Inventa-Fischer is a thyssenkrupp subsidiary and one of the world’s leading engineering companies for polymer plant construction. With over …

Materials:

PLA, polyester, polyamide

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Uluu

Bioplastic Producer
Melbourne, Australia (Operations: Indonesia) Active

Uluu is an innovative Australian bioplastics company founded in 2015, pioneering the production of seaweed-based polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) biopolymers. The company has raised AU$16M (US$10.5M) in Series A funding to scale production and establish a demonstration facility in Indonesia. Uluu's climate-positive seaweed-derived bioplastics are home-compostable and marine-biodegradable, serving packaging, textiles, and consumer goods markets while supporting sustainable livelihoods for women seaweed farmers.

Materials:

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) from seaweed fermentation, particularly PHBV (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)

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UPM

Forest Industry / Biocomposites
Helsinki, Finland Active

UPM is a Finnish forest industry leader developing renewable material solutions including biocomposites, bio-based polyethylene, and sustainable packaging materials from wood-based feedstocks.

Materials:

Wood-based biocomposites, UPM BioVerno naphtha, Bio-based polyethylene, Cellulose fibers

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UPM Biochemicals

Bioplastic Producer
Lappeenranta, Finland Active

UPM Biochemicals is a specialized division of UPM-Kymmene Oyj producing wood-based renewable biochemicals including BioMEG (bio-based monoethylene glycol) and lignin products. Founded in 2015, UPM Biochemicals operates a biorefinery in Lappeenranta and is developing the world's largest industrial-scale biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, targeting 220,000 MT/year capacity by 2025-2026 for bio-based polymers and chemicals.

Materials:

BioMEG (Bio-Monoethylene Glycol), BioMPG (Bio-Monopropylene Glycol), lignin products, renewable functional fillers, bio-PET components

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Urobo Biotech

Technology Company
Stellenbosch, South Africa Active

Urobo Biotech is a South African biotech company specializing in transforming end-of-life bioplastic waste into valuable bioproducts through innovative enzymatic and microbiological processes. Founded as a Stellenbosch University spin-out in 2023, the company is pioneering waste-to-value technology that enables selective breakdown of bioplastics without prior sorting.

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Verde Bioresins

Bioplastic Producer
Fullerton, California, USA Active

Verde Bioresins is a NASDAQ-listed bioplastics company (NASDAQ:VRDE) founded in 2020 and headquartered in Fullerton, California. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of PolyEarthylene™, a proprietary bio-based, recyclable, and landfill-biodegradable polyolefin resin compatible with standard polymer processing equipment. Verde went public via SPAC merger in June 2023.

Materials:

PolyEarthylene (bio-based polyolefin resin - polyethylene and polypropylene based)

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Verdofoam

Netherlands

Verdofoam is a Netherlands-based biotech company producing 100% bio-based foam made from PLA (polylactic acid). Verdofoam provides a sustainable and …

Materials:

PLA (polylactic acid) foam

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Vioneo

Denmark / Germany

Vioneo is pioneering the defossilization of the plastics sector by producing PP and PE from green methanol instead of fossil fuels. Founded in 2024 …

Materials:

Fossil-free PP, PE from green methanol

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Wacker Chemie AG

Additive Producer
Munich, Germany Active

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

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Wankai New Materials

Bioplastic Producer
Haining, Zhejiang Province, China Active

Wankai New Materials Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese polyethylene terephthalate (PET) producer and pioneering bioplastics innovator. Headquartered in Haining, Zhejiang Province, the company produces 3M MT/year of PET materials and is expanding into sustainable biopolymers through a strategic partnership with Carbios for enzymatic PET recycling. The joint venture targets 50,000 MT/year PET recycling capacity by 2026, positioning Wankai as a key player in circular PET and sustainable polyester innovation.

Materials:

PET (polyethylene terephthalate), bio-based PET, recycled PET (rPET), polyester resins

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Westlake Corporation

Bioplastic Producer
Houston, Texas, USA Active

American diversified manufacturer producing polyvinyl chloride (PVC), specialty polymers, chemicals, and housing materials for industrial applications

Materials:

PVC, specialty polymers, polyethylene, polypropylene, chemicals, advanced materials

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Win Win Water

United Kingdom

Win Win Water has launched 100% plant-based, biodegradable bottled water. All packaging - bottle, label, and lid - is crafted entirely from Luminy PLA …

Materials:

PLA (Luminy PLA by TotalEnergies Corbion)

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Zerocircle

Bioplastic Producer
India Active

Zerocircle is an innovative Indian material science company founded in 2020, pioneering seaweed-based biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived plastics. The company develops 100% natural, fully biodegradable films, coatings, and wood-free papers from sustainably harvested seaweed with proprietary formulation technology. Zerocircle's home-compostable, ocean-safe products serve food packaging, pharmaceuticals, fashion, and consumer goods sectors across Asia and beyond.

Materials:

Seaweed-based biopolymers (proprietary formulation), natural seaweed films, seaweed coatings, seaweed-derived paper

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