{"id":153923,"date":"2024-11-20T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=153923"},"modified":"2024-11-15T12:49:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T11:49:26","slug":"presenting-inga-the-next-generation-of-sustainable-plastics-made-from-co%e2%82%82-emissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/presenting-inga-the-next-generation-of-sustainable-plastics-made-from-co%e2%82%82-emissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Presenting INGA: the next gener\u00adation of sustainable plastics made from CO\u2082 emissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Fortum Recycling & Waste, a leading company in circular solutions and waste management, proudly presents INGA: the world\u2019s first biodegradable plastic born entirely from CO\u2082. INGA captures the value of CO\u2082 emissions to create raw materials that can revolutionise plastic production \u2013 fossil-free and without microplastics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt is time to rethink plastic production and move away from fossil feedstock. There is an ever-increasing need for high-quality sustainable plastics that can be used everywhere and that meet the set requirements, whether it be hygiene, colour, haptic or barrier properties. Not only does INGA answer all of those demands, but it is also biodegradable and does not leave any microplastics behind. In terms of quality, INGA has the same properties as virgin plastics,\u201d says\u00a0Tony Rehn, head of the INGA development team at Fortum Recycling & Waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn October 2024, we announced that we have succeeded in producing the first sample of INGA \u2013 the world\u2019s first biodegradable plastic born entirely from CO\u2082. This breakthrough was a major milestone, and we are now looking for partners on our journey towards commercialising INGA. Our goal is to have the first products made of INGA plastics on the market within this decade,\u201d Rehn<\/strong> continues.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Unmatched combination of sustainability, safety and a broad property window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

INGA is a PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) material, which means that it is biodegradable. The mechanical properties of PHAs can be modified in many ways, making them a versatile material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INGA plastic meets the needs and requirements of various applications. INGA’s inherent rigidity and durability make it suitable for electronic appliances, toys and cosmetics packaging. With excellent barrier properties, including low water and oxygen transmission rates and high grease resistance, INGA provides a safe and sustainable solution for food packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CO\u2082-based production of INGA continues the long line of innovative PHA development. Combining PHA polymers with additives and fillers enables creating a polyester plastic that is<\/p>\n\n\n\n