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Circular Economy & Pollution Management

BioPlaster Research

Transforms sargassum to create advanced materials, such as biofertilizers, solid foam, thermoplastics, and other bio-components.
Drivers of Degradation Addressed
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Land-Based Pollution

Mexican start-up BioPlaster Research Inc. was established to carry out initiatives based on nanoscience and biotechnology in novel materials. The company is making progress in the creation of sargassum-based bioplastic polymers, which would enable it to put to good use the massive volume of marine algae that gathers annually along the Caribbean Sea's beaches.Its goal is to responsibly use science and technology as a force for social change, speed development, and spread knowledge among the populace.The start-up's services include specialized consultation to apply bioplastic formulations in manufacturing disposable items like straws, plastic bags, plates, bottles, cups, films, or bubble packing.It provides consulting for adding bioplastics to the product line to develop biopolymeric materials for each company's applications. About the materials industry, it offers specialized advice in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and biotechnology.It also assists in finding solutions in several biotechnology fields, from intellectual property to various materials on the market.The company was one of the 18 organizations chosen as members of the Global Action for Innovators for the Future's Class of 2020. This solution was part of the MAR+Invest Acceleration Programme 2023.

Author MAR Fund
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Country Mexico
GFCR Programme MAR+Invest - The Business Development and Finance Facility of the Mesoamerican Reef
GFCR Convening Agent MAR Fund
Priority Coral Reef Sites TBD in Q. Roo Mexico
Sector Circular Economy & Pollution Management
Stage Investment Ready
Scale to Investment Yes
Key Contact Amy Jones

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