Roquette’s Gaialene Receives Industry Recognition as Biomaterial of the Year

The Gaialene resin received an innovation award from the Nova Institut and Coperion. Over 50% of the plastic’s total mass is produced from biobased starch and is fully recyclable, which reduces the carbon footprint of the product. Gaialene is also suited to a number of different manufacturing processes, from film blowing or injection molding, without changes to manufacturers existing equipment. The performance of Gaialene in existing products is identical to that of many existing petrochemical plastics, such as polyolefins. What the judges believe sets Gaialene apart, however are its properties as summed up by Jean Michael Lehembre, the CVP chairman: "The material gives us an appearance result that is quite amazing. We obtain a soft touch without the need for any additive."