Building out from technology was developed at Michigan State and covered by seven patents, MSU licensed the technology to BioPlastics Polymers. Previously doing business until 1997 as Bioplastics, the BioPlastic Polymers and Composites vision is to provide ecologically friendly biodegradable plastic materials to keep the Earth clean for future generations. Principals of the firms are experienced biodegradable specialists offering cost effective biodegradable plastic materials: ompounded material for the production of biodegradable plastic sheets and plastic bags; e technology to produce biodegradable foams from non-petroleum natural sources. All Bioplastic products are completely biodegradable when introduced into active biological environments. Bioplastics offers biodegradable compound for the use in production of biodegradable film and bags.. The firm can also supply the finished film or bags to customer specifications. These films and bags can be used for a wide range of products including: agricultural purposes, wrapping, compost bags, grocery bags and other packaging uses were biodegradability is a requirement. Soy Oil Modification: Currently, Bioplastics is involved in active research on unique technology for the oxidation of soy oil. Projects include biodiesel, lubricants, polyols, and polyesters. Fillers: In addition to the use of soy protein as filler, firm is also using natural fiber reinforcement to produce composite materials to include use of cellulosic and lignocellulosic fibers for the reinforcement of conventional and biodegradable polymers.
