A technology to transform algae into bioplastics is being developed by Cereplast, based in Hawthorne, California, USA, and now the company intends to launch a new family of algae-based resins that will complement its existing Compostables and Hybrid range.

The algae-based resins could replace 50% or more of the petroleum content used in traditional plastic resins, the company says. Currently, Cereplast is using renewable material such as starches from corn, tapioca, wheat and potatoes and Ingeo PLA.

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