GreenBags aims to develop new biocomposites based on biodegradable polymers and low-grade agri-food waste for the production of industrial bags.
This approach supports the transition of the plastics industry toward a circular bioeconomy model, while also transforming low-quality waste from the agri-food sector into high-value-added products, thus increasing the circularity of organic waste.
The biodegradable matrix will be selected from at least partially bio-based polymers to reduce or eliminate the environmental impact of the biocomposite.
Moreover, the use of these compostable biocomposites eliminates the problem of microplastic release at the end of life.
The “GreenBags” project fits into the broader context of the effort by the plastic processing industry and research bodies to replace petroleum-based polymers with biodegradable and partially bio-based alternatives derived from renewable sources.
Industrial bags are a widely used packaging solution across many applications.
By making these bags biodegradable and compostable, the project aims to simultaneously reduce CO₂ emissions and address the issue of waste disposal.
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The key goals of GreenBags are:
Both components used will be renewable, have a low or zero carbon footprint, and be biodegradable and compostable.
In addition, they will eliminate issues related to microplastic release, which typically occur in processing and recycling petroleum-derived plastics.
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Project n.: PE_00000004
MADE IN ITALY CIRCOLARE E SOSTENIBILE
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