PHA is Natural Program
The PHA industry and our downstream stakeholders need support in positioning PHA as a biodegradable and renewable material, similar to cellulose and starch, and unlike fossil based plastics. This transparent and science-based advocacy program is being conducted in conjunction with academic institutions. GO!PHA aims to establish that “PHA are natural materials that are biodegradable and have not been chemically modified”. The data produced through this program would include literature surveys, publications, reports and data which would be used to communicate with legislators and the general public globally. The program is producing evidence highlighting that PHAs are;
produced in nature,
renewably sourced,
biodegradable in all environments like cellulose and starch, and
recyclable
Marine biodegradation test - research setting and update
To research the predictability of biodegradation rates in different marine conditions, PHA marine biodegradation is tested in 3 different temperatures at NIOZ, The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, with seawater from the North Sea.
The final results of the marine biodegradation tests are expected in Q3 2023.
Are you interested in an update? Meet the research team from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) at the PHA Deep Dive session of the Renewable Materials Conference.
Technical papers and publications
As part of the PHA is Natural program, the following technical papers, publications and book chapters are published to date:
Polyhydroxyalkanoates - Linking Properties, Applications, and End-of-life Options
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Biopolyesters - Emerging and Major Products of Industrial Biotechnology
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA): Microbial Synthesis of Natural Polyesters
A New Wave of Industrialization of PHA Biopolyesters
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA): Production, Properties, and Biodegradation
Sponsors
The 1st phase of the PHA is Natural Program is sponsored by Genpak, Kimberly-Clark, Unilever and Bluepha.
In order to learn more about sponsoring this program, get in touch with us at gopha@gopha.org.