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Cellulose Bioplastics: The Choice of

Leading Companies

various sectors are working on developing new
cellulose-based bioplastics that offer a renew-
able and biodegradable alternative.

Some of the latest projects and initiatives intro-
duced this year come from major players like
Amazon, as well as specialized laboratories fo-
cused on developing cutting-edge technologies
and innovation.

Amazon Introduces Bio-based Shopping Bags

According to a company statement, the first
he cellulose bioplastics market is rapidly
expanding, driven by investments from trials of these bags are underway in Valencia,
Tcompanies like Amazon and leading re- Spain, for Amazon Fresh orders. “They are food-
search laboratories in biodegradable materials. safe, weather-resistant, biodegradable, and can
be recycled and transformed into new bags in

Global demand for sustainable plastics is soar- the future.”
ing, with cellulose-based bioplastics leading the
shift. As industries and consumers become more As part of its sustainability strategy, Amazon
environmentally conscious, the cellulose-based is collaborating with Novamont (a Versalis, Eni
bioplastics market is experiencing significant subsidiary) to develop bio-based packaging for
growth. food products like yogurt cups, coffee capsules,

According to a recent publication by European
Bioplastic, Bioplastics currently represent rough-
ly half a percent of the almost 414 million tons
of plastics produced annually. Its growth is driv-
en by demand and new advanced applications.
Global bioplastics production will rise from 2.47
million tons in 2024 to 5.73 million in 2029.

Environmental Advantages and Key Trends

One of the main factors driving the rise of cellu-
lose-based bioplastics is the growing awareness
of the environmental impact of traditional plas- and containers for fruit and meat. Amazon’s sci-
tic production and disposal. Companies across
entists are also collaborating with the U.S. De-

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