ECOPRO addresses the challenge of transitioning to a place-based, resource efficient, circular economy through enabling the replacement of synthetic colourants with bio-based, degradable colourants.
Current synthetic colourants in polymer/plastic products are based on fossil resources, non-biodegradable, and potentially toxic when they are released into the environment during recycling or composting processes and at present, there are no such eco-friendly colourants in plastic products throughout the NWE region. However, there is also a clear demand by industry for bio-based and biodegradable colourants. Through the development of an application-specific colour-masterbatch designed in line with industry specific formulations, full end of life and life cycle assessment (LCA), we will deliver the prototype technical development and commercial proof needed to enable EU businesses to invest in natural eco-friendly colourants.
