Government lends its support toward development of compostable bioplastics
April 13, 2021
The Canadian government is backing innovations that encourage compostable bioplastics, and has made an investmen of $1 million to BOSK Bioproducts Inc. The Quebec City-based company will use the funding to explore the installation of a small-scale production line for proto-typing compostable bioplastics formulations made from forest biomass.
BOSK’s work represents the second phase of a bioplastics challenge geared towards helping small businesses turn forest-based residue into sustainable plastic materials, thereby reducing pollution. In the project’s first phase, BOSK developed a compostable and cost-effective new bioplastic made from paper mill sludge and wood fibre residue. This can be used in such applications as 3D printing, food packaging, plastic bottles and containers for cosmetics.
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QUEBEC CITY, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada continues to encourage alternatives to plastic waste. We are dedicated to creating jobs and driving innovation by investing in climate solutions.
Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of Canada s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O Regan Jr., today announced a $1-million investment to BOSK Bioproducts Inc. as part of the second phase of the Bioplastics Challenge. This challenge is aimed at helping small businesses reduce pollution by turning forest-based residue into sustainable plastic materials.
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