Biodegradable Bioplastics - From Food Waste

Biodegradable Plastics for Everyday Use

Source:  Stock Image of Plastic Straws

New Innovation from Canada

Canadian based tech company Genecis has

invented a process to convert food waste, destined

to be dumped in a landfill, to green, clean

bioplastics.  The plastic material can be used

for packaging, food services, agriculture and

many other uses.  The food waste is processed

and put through bioreactor fermentation to

create commercial plastic products.

Patented Technologies

Genecis has patented technologies not only to 

convert food waste into biodegradable plastics

but also other high value materials.  The new

bioplastic composts within a month and 

biodegrades within a year should it find its

way into the ocean.  Experts say this is the

first, cost competitive PHA, green plastic

available.

18 Billion Tons of Plastic Waste in Ocean

Every year, 18 billion tons of plastic waste

are ending up as pollution in global oceans.

Genecis says its mission is to help create a

circular economy where major brands and 

industries use eco-friendly PHA plastics for 

packaging.