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BioSourced™ is a global directory of biobased materials for different industrial, commercial, and consumer applications.

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FlexSea Compostable Biopolymers

Founded in London in 2021, FlexSea develops novel seaweed-derived biomaterials that can replace single use plastics in various industries.

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DextraCel® (Cellulose Nanocrystals)

DextraCel®, from Anomera, are high-purity Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) sustainably harvested from Canadian Forests.
Anomera

Amodel® Bios

Amodel® Bios is a biobased form of Polyphthalamide (PPA) from Solvay produced using non-food competing biomass.
Solvay

EPINITY™ ECH

EPINITY™ is a 100% bio-based Epichlorohydrin (ECH) made from renewable glycerine produced by Advanced Biochemical (Thailand).
ABT

Vivomer

Vivomer, developed and manufactured by Shellworks, is a compostable and vegan plastic alternative for packaging applications.
Shellworks

AeroFLAX

AeroFLAX, developed by Lufthansa Technik, is a flax based composite solution for aircraft cabin components.
Lufthansa Technik

Neste RE™

Neste RE is a raw material and drop-in replacement for plastics production based on both renewable and recycled components.
Neste

SEPTON™ BIO

SEPTON™ BIO-series, developed by Kuraray, is a new family of hydrogenated styrene farnesene block copolymers (HSFCs) based on renewable resources.
Kuraray

Birla Viscose

Birla Viscose is a biobased staple fiber that blends natural comfort with the precision of engineered man-made fibers.
Birla Cellulose

RUBRAN® TPE

RUBRAN® from B4Plastics is a thermoplastic elastomer that utilizes bio-based building blocks as well as post-consumer plastic waste.
B4Plastics

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