In Germany, Bioweg, a producer of bio-based materials, announced a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to optimize the production of bacterial cellulose and to produce novel variants of cellulose with improved performance to serve a variety of end markets. Bioweg said its current products based on biodegradable bacterial cellulose have already been tested and implemented by companies as a substitute for widely used synthetic polymers such as acrylates, polyethylene, and polystyrene. “Consumers and companies are united in their commitment to finding better performing and more sustainable alternatives for everyday products to break the chain of microplastic pollution. Our solutions are not just tackling a major environmental, sustainability and health problem, but also present a robust market opportunity to replace plastic polymers in care, coatings, chemicals, and other industries,” said Prateek Mahalwar, CEO at Bioweg. “We believe Ginkgo’s strain engineering and screening capabilities can enable us to deliver our biobased solutions at scale and competitive pricing.”
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