Plastic Bottles Made From Plants

January 1, 2017
Season 1 - Episode 4: Plastic Bottles Made From Plants

Season 1 - Episode 4: Plastic Bottles Made From Plants

European Inventor Award 2017 - Backdrop

Overview

Gruter and his team were the first to come up with an economically viable method for turning renewable plant-based sugars into bioplastics. PEF can replace aluminum, glass and the most commonly used polyester: PET, derived from petrochemicals. PEF' also has a lower carbon footprint.

Episode Information

TV Show

European Inventor Award 2017

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

4

Air Date

January 1, 2017