This way to reuse food waste creates biodegradable plastic. Full Cycle Bioplastics developed a new process that turns organic matter such as food and agricultural waste into bioplastic.
The company's services involve waste hauling and compost facilities, plastic compounding, farming and food processing and bio-refinery operations. The award-winning technology to reuse food waste converts the waste into polyhydroxyalkanoate. PHA is a polymer that occurs naturally and breaks down without hurting the environment. The eco-venture plans to license this procedure so waste producers and handlers including paper mills, landfills and food processors can produce the bioplastics on site and sell them.
This recycling method is one way of dealing with food waste. This is a massive environmental issue as 1.3 billion tonnes of food waste is generated each year.
Waste-Converting Bioplastics
This Biodegradable Plastics Process is a Way to Reuse Food Waste
Trend Themes
1. Waste-converting Bioplastics - The trend of converting food waste into biodegradable plastics presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in waste management and sustainability.
2. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Production - The trend of producing bioplastic using PHA presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the plastics manufacturing industry.
3. On-site Bioplastic Production - The trend of on-site production of bioplastics allows waste producers and handlers to create a new revenue stream and reduce their environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Waste Management - The waste management industry can capitalize on the trend of converting food waste into biodegradable plastics by offering specialized services and facilities.
2. Plastics Manufacturing - The plastics manufacturing industry can explore the trend of producing bioplastic using PHA as an alternative to traditional plastic production methods.
3. Food Processing - The food processing industry can adopt on-site bioplastic production as a sustainable solution for managing food waste and generating additional revenue.