Biobased Plastics

Biobased Plastics

Biobased plastics are made in whole or in part from renewable sources such as corn, potato skins, sugarcane, grapeseed, and other wood- or plant-based materials, often blended with PLA, Bio PE, or nylon. Nexeo’s portfolio of biobased materials includes certified compostable polymer blends, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), thermoplastic copolyester (TPC), polyamide (PA410), and other compounds.

According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, a plastic can only be labeled as biobased if it meets the ASTM D6866 standard, which is the standard test method for determining the biobased content of a solid, liquid, or gaseous sample using radiocarbon analysis. Similar standards are in effect in other regions of the world.

Read our blog post: De-Bunking Misconceptions about Bioplastics