'Biotic' is a Dutch scientific lab startup aiming to drastically reduce the world's use of single-use plastics by creating biodegradable bioplastics out of macroalgae. The startup extracts specific ingredients from macroalgae and combines this with saline water and a proprietary method to create a non-toxic, carbon-absorbent bioplastic that is fully biodegradable.
The resulting products are bio-based PHBV polymers available in both flake and pellet form factors. These are malleable, workable materials that could significantly reduce the rate of single-use plastics consumption if widely adopted. When speaking on the challenge of reducing plastics consumption, Mark Durno, an investor in Biotic and managing partner for AgriFood at Rockstart, stated: "[Biotic] demonstrated that they understand the complexity of this challenge and the need for solutions that can fit our current manufacturing and user requirements."
Bio-Based Plastics
Biotic is Developing Biodegradable Plastics from Macroalgae
Trend Themes
1. Biodegradable Bioplastics - Developing bioplastics out of macroalgae could significantly reduce the rate of single-use plastics consumption.
2. Bio-based PHBV Polymers - Bio-based PHBV polymers are malleable, workable materials that could replace single-use plastics if widely adopted.
3. Non-toxic, Carbon-absorbent Bioplastics - Biotic is developing non-toxic, carbon-absorbent bioplastics that are fully biodegradable, offering a sustainable solution for reducing plastic waste.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Packaging Industry - Sustainable packaging companies can use biodegradable bioplastics as a solution to replace single-use plastics.
2. Agriculture Industry - The agriculture industry can provide the macroalgae needed for creating biodegradable bioplastics.
3. Scientific R&D Industry - Scientific labs can invest in developing new methods and technologies for creating sustainable bioplastics to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability.