From bio-waste to bioplastics: sustainable materials from agricultural waste

This project develops a biodegradable plastic alternative from agricultural and food waste, offering a sustainable solution to plastic pollution and waste management. The technology, created by SeaSoil in Poland, produces a rigid, waterproof, and impact-resistant biomaterial comparable to polypropylene and polyethylene, without harmful solvents. It degrades in soil, sea, and forests, and is suitable for packaging in food and cosmetics industries. The material can also be used in biodegradable agro-textiles that enrich the soil. Funded by the European Union, the innovation supports the circular bioeconomy and reduces fossil fuel dependence.