Issued by 2026 Magazine

Innovative plastics, from use to end of life

Innovation

Author : Thomas Lefèvre, CEO, NaturePlast

NaturePlast supports manufacturers in the development of bio-based and/or biodegradable materials. In the agricultural sector, these solutions address a major challenge: limiting the persistence of plastics in the soil and facilitating their end-of-life management. Presentation of these innovations.

The alternative of bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics

Many agricultural products are difficult to recover or recycle after use: tomato clips, vine ties, twine, mulch film, horticultural pots and agricultural stakes. Despite collection efforts, some of these plastics remain fragmented in the soil and those that cannot be recycled, are sent to costly disposal channels.

The use of biodegradable materials in soil or compost provides a suitable solution for these applications. At the end of their life cycle, these products can degrade under specific conditions, avoiding collection operations and reducing treatment costs. The objective is twofold: to save time for the farm and to limit the accumulation of plastic fragments in the environment.

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