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We convert organic waste into PHA bioplastics, a 100% biodegradable plastic that can be moulded with PET/rPET, through a process that is 40% cheaper than traditional PHA production
About
PHA bioplastics have been studied extensively for over two decades due to its potential to dominate the plastics market while contributing to the environment when compared to petroleum-based plastics. The limiting factor that prevents widespread adoption is high production costs. Source feedstock for PHA generation contributes up to 40% of production costs, along with highly expensive, energy-intensive critical control measures. At Genecis, we have eliminated the need for sourcing expensive feedstock by repurposing organic waste which would normally cost money to dispose of. Further, we use a mixed microbial culture that doesn't require expensive, energy-intensive critical control measures, such as steam sterilization. Currently, we have the ability to create bioplastics with different mechanical and physical properties, which can be used in numerous applications. Through this, we are interested in co-developing a plastic bottle for Coca-Cola that is comprised of 100% biodegradable and compostable plastics. We are happy to provide further information upon request.
Key Benefits
The technology developed by Genecis offers a variety of benefits. On the highest level, our technology can serve as a replacement for single-use plastic products in food packaging applications. The most significant benefits associated with our PHA bioplastics are the environmental impact mitigation factors: - 84.54% reduction of Ozone-depleting CFCs - 41.70% direct reduction in CO2eq GHG emissions, with an additional - 1,240% indirect reduction due to landfill waste diversion - 99.84% reduction in total particulate matter pollution relative to polypropylene (PP) plastic - 99.99% reduction in NOx emissions relative to PP plastic. Calculations are available upon request. In addition, PHAs can go into any waste stream and be fully degraded or recycled, effectively creating a circular economy solution for organic waste.
Applications
Genecis’ PHA bioplastics can be manufactured using several techniques including extrusion, injection moulding, blow moulding, and thermoforming. Our polymer can also be blended with existing petroleum-based plastics to enhance their properties including biodegradability. These methods yield us almost an unlimited number of applications including plastic bottles, packaging films, bags, containers, and utensils. Due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability, these bioplastics are also of interest in medical applications such as surgical pins, staples, bone plates, engineered tissue scaffolds, and stents. High-end plastic products such as: -thermo-resistant packaging -3D printing filaments -compostable coffee pods -nano-materials -medical applications (dissolvable sutures and devices)