# CO2-Based Plastics Scientists Sequester Carbon Dioxide to Create BPA-Free Plastic By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-06-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpa-free-plastic References: [greenbiz](http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/06/02/carbon-dioxide-used-make-bpa-free-plastic) & [environmentalhealthnews.org](http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/plastics-from-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide/) Scientists at the [Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-variety) in Singapore have developed a way to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and use it to make chemicals that can be turned into BPA-free plastic. The new materials may be comprised of as much as 40 percent CO2. Taking a cue from natural photosynthesis, researchers use organic chemicals, called ionic liquids to pull CO2 from the air and use it. BPA-free plastic is just one way that the CO2 may be sequestered in new materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Co2-based Materials:** Opportunity to create sustainable and eco-friendly products with reduced carbon footprint and new properties using captured CO2. - **Carbon Capture:** Innovative technology to capture CO2 from the atmosphere can be used in various applications to reduce emissions and ecological impact. - **Green Chemistry:** Adopting sustainable practices and eco-friendly manufacturing can lead to the creation of new materials and reduced environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plastics Manufacturing:** Using captured CO2 to create BPA-free plastic can revolutionize the plastics industry and offer a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. - **Materials Science:** CO2-based materials offer new possibilities and functionalities for various industries, such as construction, automotive, and electronics, in addition to reducing their carbon footprint. - **Carbon Utilization:** Innovations in carbon utilization can potentially lead to the creation of a circular economy, in which waste becomes a valuable resource and emissions are reduced. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Soda Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bottle.md) - [Shrimp Waste Carbon Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-sharjah.md) - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pet-bottle.md) - [Bio-Based Paper Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-food-packaging.md) - [Plant-Based Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-pet-bottle.md) - [Adaptable Plastic Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2m-group.md) - [CO2 Conversion Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threelayer-electrode.md) - [Carbon-Negative Artificial Sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-sand.md) - [High-Performance Polymer Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zymochem.md)