Trade fair highlight 19. September 2023

Recycled Bioplastics and Thermoplastic Elastomers for a More Sustainable Future

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) are a unique class of materials that combine some characteristics of thermoplastic polymers and elastic rubbers. They are materials with rubber-like elastic properties, but can also be melted and recycled like thermoplastic polymers.

Elastogeo is the brand of recycled TPEs produced and distributed by Gianeco. Our granules and regrind TPEs come from production waste from footwear, sports and leisure, packaging, the toy industry and technical TPEs used in the automotive and electrical industries, which, through mechanical recycling, are transformed into recycled thermoplastic elastomers ideal for new applications.

Our recycled thermoplastic elastomers include rTPU, rTPE, rTPO, rTPS and rSEBS, rTPV.

Bioplastics are a sustainable solution composed of natural elements, such as starch, cellulose and vegetable oils, which can be biodegraded and composted.

They are a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics, made from oil and natural gas, which take hundreds of years to decompose.

Biogeo is the brand name for recycled bioplastics produced and distributed by Gianeco. Our pellets and regrinds come from food packaging production waste, such as trays, pouches, disposable plates, coffee capsules and other materials, which, through mechanical recycling, are transformed into recycled bioplastic ideal for biodegradable and compostable items.

Biogeo bioplastics are a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastic or virgin bioplastics because they have a reduced environmental impact.

Our recycled biopolymers include Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene succinate (bioPBS), PLA/PBAT and PLA/PBS compounds, Polycaprolactone (PCL), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Cellulosic polymers.