The future is bio-based.
And high-performance.
We make sure they remain so tomorrow.
Through research, networking, and innovation, we accelerate the development of biopolymers— as the next step for a strong, responsible plastics industry.
Shaping the future with biopolymers
Sustainability is not a trend—it is the next development step for our industry. Biopolymers are
at the heart of a new generation of materials. They combine technical performance with
renewable feedstocks and open up new perspectives for the plastics industry—ecologically
and economically.
At the same time, one thing remains true: plastics have contributed enormously to society for
decades.
Why biopolymers?
Biopolymers are not a replacement for everything—they are a strategic complement. They open up new feedstock pathways, reduce dependence on fossil resources, and enable innovative value chains. For us, this is not a short-term signal, but a long-term field of innovation with strong potential for research, industry, and society.
Sustainable raw materials
Innovation & Value Creation
Our Flagships
Our role and ambition
Industrial and scientific exchange
industry-oriented research
Digitalization
Joint stands
Our Members
Plastics enable modern life
Plastics are essential to modern life—across key sectors and applications.
Construction:
Delivers durable, energy-efficient solutions
Agriculture
Supports functionality, protection, and stable yields
Food industry
Extends shelf life, supports hygiene, and protects products
Medical technology
Enables high safety standards and reliable applications
Mobility
Drives lightweight design, efficiency, and resource savings
Responsibility means progress
As a research-supporting association, we see it as our responsibility to actively guide this key industry into the future. Our partners and members represent the full spectrum of the plastics world—from proven conventional applications to innovative bio-based materials.
