Core Attributes
Green
Non Carbon feedstocks for plastics and products
End of life process should avoid land fill
GreenChem will verify if plastics are biodegradable
Significant global interest in solutions to standard plastics
Price
Prices used match polyols
End of life value proposition adds valuCarbon credits will add further value to bio-refineries
Disruptive
Lignin feedstocks can be blended with polyols
Yet pure green versions of these plastics are plausible
Current manufacturers could maintain business
Strong customer demand for green solutions
Potential to de-lever oil
Performance
Goal is for widespread uptake for plastics
GreenChem lignin substituted for
- Polyurethane foam
- Thermal plastics including blends with bioplstics
Tributes
Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (OCSE). Chosen as NSW decarbonisation technology 2025
Plentyful Bioplastics Champion of the Year 2023
Callaghan Institute 2022 R&D 2022 Biopolymer Separation
Callaghan Institute 2023 Arohia Seed Grant - Market Proof