Frapak’s Go green model is based on continuous developments where both recycled and bio-based plastics have their specific role.

The main advantage of BIO-based plastics

The main advantage of bio-based plastics is that society now has a raw material stream with a possibly negative carbon emission value. The main disadvantage is that it is mostly first generation feedstock like corn or sugar cane that is used in its creation which increases the pressure on scarce resources like water and land and intensifies agricultural developments. In the near future, a second generation of feedstocks can be used which are derived from the organic waste streams which should counter the main concerns raised about the use of bio-based plastic.

BIO-based PET is our newest development

Our latest development is bio-based PET or rather PEF (polyethylene furanoate). This bio-based material is not yet available industrially although several pilot plants are currently producing small lots to assess its process-ability and characteristics, to create more sustainable plastics.