Integrating plastics from renewable resources: additivation of biopolyesters

You want to develop your products by incorporating plastics from renewable resources into your range. This strong eco-design approach requires your utmost attention, as the formulation of these raw materials is far from being as well mastered as that of their equivalents derived from fossil resources, such as polyolefins. With the exception of well-identified applications, such as mulching film, checkout bags or disposable cutlery services, it is likely that your suppliers will have to work with you to develop a formulation adapted to your application. You are the expert on whom the supplier will rely to meet your expectations.

The aim of this practical information sheet is to give you a few keys to help you identify the main difficulties you are likely to encounter when integrating these innovative materials, so that you can better target your needs and discuss them with your suppliers.

Note

This fact sheet focuses on biopolyesters (compostable polyesters from renewable resources) and will not dwell on plastics from renewable resources identical to petroleum-based plastics (bio PET, bio PE, bio PP), as these materials are formulated identically.