Biobased and Biodegradable Materials

The shift toward sustainable packaging and advanced biobased materials is accelerating across industries.

bioplastics production between 2024 and 2029

Packaging alone now accounts for around half of the world’s bioplastic production, and more than half of these bioplastics are biodegradable: a clear indicator that the market is embracing circular, lower-impact solutions at scale.

With global production capacities for bioplastics expected to more than double between 2023 and 2029 brand owners and material producers are seeking new ways to lower fossil-based resource use and address end-of-life challenges.

As regulations tighten and consumer demand rises, biobased and biodegradable materials are at the forefront of innovative product design, especially for films, rigid and flexible packaging, food service ware, and other applications with short life cycles or high environmental expectations.

Today’s advanced biopolymers help deliver on resource efficiency, product safety, and waste management—enabling compostability and recyclability while aligning with the needs of circular economy models.

Innovating in reliable and sustainable biobased materials

At Roquette, we work hand-in-hand with packaging and biopolymers producers to co-develop solutions that meet high standards for sustainability, safety, and performance.

Our plant-based building blocks and polymers are designed for compatibility, processability, and reliability, giving you the freedom to develop packaging and biobased materials with a significantly reduced environmental footprint.

Whether you’re developing compostable films, high-clarity rigid containers, biodegradable cutlery, or packaging that supports easier recycling, Roquette’s technical expertise and reliable supply help efficiently bring your ideas to market.

Our Plant-Based Solutions for Biobased & Biodegradable Materials

As a pioneer in plant-based chemistry, Roquette offers a dedicated portfolio to support the manufacturing of polymers/biopolymers and packaging into more sustainable, circular solutions.

Our range of biobased ingredients provides effective and reliable alternatives to fossil-based additives, offering flexibility and processability for various applications, including flexible films, food contact materials, and other products, while ensuring end-product safety.

All our solutions are free from phthalates and BPA, making them suitable for sensitive and highly regulated packaging applications.

POLYSORB® Isosorbide

A high-purity, renewable diol that enables the production of biobased polyesters and copolyesters. It helps lower the carbon footprint of your materials while enhancing mechanical strength, clarity, and chemical resistance—making it ideal for packaging, rigid containers, and transparent films.

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BIOSUCCINIUM^®

A 100% biobased succinic acid, enabling the creation of biodegradable polyesters such as PBS and PBSA. These materials deliver the flexibility, toughness, and performance required for compostable films, bags, and food service items—facilitating compostability and supporting circular waste streams.

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