Plantic has achieved a unique place in the world market for bioplastics through patented technology that delivers a completely biodegradable and organic alternative to conventional plastics based on corn, which is not genetically modified. Unlike other bioplastics companies who utilise organic materials but whose polymers are still developed in refineries, Plantic's polymer as well as its raw material, are grown in a field. The entire process integrates the science of organic innovation with commercial and industrial productivity in a new way. The result is both a broad range of immediate performance and cost advantages, and long term environmental and sustainability benefits.
Amylose is the Key
Plantic technology is based on high amylose corn-starch, whose unique chemical properties allow for a diverse range of applications, from the production of resin for on sale to materials manufacturers to the extrusion of sheets for use in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging. Plantic Technologies also owns the technology which allows this bioplastic to be modified to suit an even broader range of needs across the complete spectrum of conventional plastics conversion and end user applications, including thermoforming, injection molding, film extrusion and blow molding, as well as rigid and flexible packaging.
Plantic's unique technology ensures a diverse range of bioplastics that can be produced cost-effectively, without complicated manufacturing processes or unnecessary wastage. 40% less real energy is required to produce Plantic bioplastic material than conventional petrochemically derived plastics' which don't biodegrade and create still further costs in waste management. Plantic-based products also offer a range of immediate performance benefits. Given that they can also be customised to work with conventional plastics, the potential for the technology is effectively unlimited, with cost savings and improved environmental impact increasing exponentially with each new application.
The demonstrable benefits that Plantic technology offers have not been lost on the world's largest and most successful companies. The list of premium quality users, customers, distributors and research and development partners continues to grow as world markets become ever more conscious of the need for more cost effective and environmentally friendly solutions to the problems of plastics manufacture and waste reduction.
