Market and sustainability potential for algal bioplastics in Australia

Berry, F; Retamal, M; Kuzhiumparambil, U; Ralph, P

Market and sustainability potential for algal bioplastics in Australia

Berry, F

Retamal, M Kuzhiumparambil, U Ralph, P

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Publisher:: University of Technology Sydney
Publication Type:: Report
Citation:: 2022
Issue Date:: 2022-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Berry, F https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2167-478X
dc.contributor.author	Retamal, M
dc.contributor.author	Kuzhiumparambil, U
dc.contributor.author	Ralph, P
dc.date.accessioned	2024-01-10T02:12:11Z
dc.date.available	2024-01-10T02:12:11Z
dc.date.issued	2022-12-01
dc.identifier.citation	2022
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/174191
dc.description.abstract	This paper has been developed by the Institute for Sustainable Futures and the Climate Change Cluster (C3) at the University of Technology Sydney. UTS's Climate Change Cluster (C3) are developing flexible bioplastics from algae which have a range of potential applications, in particular to replace petroleum-based plastics and potentially offer a more sustainable alternative. This report aims to provide: • a brief primer on the potential market for algal bioplastics • identification of key hotspots for sustainability considerations in product design • a discussion of the current policy context and how this will influence bioplastic development, and • recommendations for product developers. This paper has been written for investors, government, researchers and the general public, to provide information on the sustainability opportunities and constraints of algal bioplastics in a circular economy.
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dc.publisher	University of Technology Sydney
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dc.title	Market and sustainability potential for algal bioplastics in Australia
dc.type	Report
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Abstract:

This paper has been developed by the Institute for Sustainable Futures and the Climate Change Cluster (C3) at the University of Technology Sydney. UTS's Climate Change Cluster (C3) are developing flexible bioplastics from algae which have a range of potential applications, in particular to replace petroleum-based plastics and potentially offer a more sustainable alternative. This report aims to provide: • a brief primer on the potential market for algal bioplastics • identification of key hotspots for sustainability considerations in product design • a discussion of the current policy context and how this will influence bioplastic development, and • recommendations for product developers. This paper has been written for investors, government, researchers and the general public, to provide information on the sustainability opportunities and constraints of algal bioplastics in a circular economy.

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