Bioplastics

The debate on plastics-related environmental issues is fueling interest in bioplastics. Although these can now be found everywhere, there is still a lot of uncertainty about their origin, their properties and their disposal or biodegradability.

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Recycling of biosourced composites

Discover the research projects related to the recycling of flax-PP composites that allow Bcomp to orient its solutions towards a zero waste production.

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Processing of biobased polymers

Bioplastics from agricultural residues offer clear advantages in terms of environmental protection. Like all products made out of natural elements, they are very variable. So how can they be processed? Find out more in the speech.

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Industrial symbiosis from recycled coffee grounds

You will receive impulses about how Coffeefrom startup, together with its supply chain partners like Nexeo Plastics, has managed to create a new industrial symbiosis to transform coffee wastes into new valuable resources.

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Process optimization with biopolymers

In the processing of biopolymers into technically demanding plastic components through injection moulding the processing parameters have to be individually adjusted. In close collaboration with the customer, the suitability of biopolymers for use in cable glands was successfully verified.

Events (3)

Technology Day - Swiss Plastics Cluster

Event Apr 29, 2021 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Stay efficient, be innovative and get informed! Take advantage of quality presentations on topics of concern to the plastics industry. We are looking forward to your registration.

Sustainable Plastics from Molecular Building Block - SPE 20

Event Jan 22, 2020 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Whereas commodity plastics unquestionably pose a sustainability issue, it will outline how alternatives with similar properties can be obtained by the controlled and reversible assembly of simple molecular building blocks. This keynote is part of the Innovation Symposium of Swiss Plastics Expo 20.

Biokunststoffe, Herausforderungen und Lösungen - SPE 20

Event Jan 22, 2020 12:05 PM - 12:25 PM

Kunststoffe stehen in der Kritik. Dass Erdöl knapper wird, und dass unser Klima uns Sorgen bereitet wissen alle. In dieser Keynote im Innovation Symposium der Swiss Plastics Expo 20 geht es um die Frage, wie biobasierte und / oder biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe zu Lösungen beitragen können.

Providers (5)

XINOMER AG

Competitive Advantages and Higher Margins thanks to Customized Compound Solutions

Cham, Switzerland

Swiss Plastics Expo

The Swiss Plastics Expo is the meeting place for everyone who works with plastics. Thanks to a unique combination of trade fair, symposium and networking, the plastics fair offers an overview of integral solutions for sustainable and efficient production in line with the highest standards.

Luzern, Switzerland

Swiss Plastics Cluster

Boosting your competitiveness in plastics

Fribourg, Switzerland

Nexeo Plastics Germany GmbH

Connecting customers with world-class material suppliers

Stuttgart, Germany

Milimex AG

2505 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland