New GaBi Database for Bioplastics

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1 New GaBi base for Bioplastics Drive product design and innovation with new materials Companies (and their customers) are increasingly looking towards more sustainable alternatives, to replace fossil-based plastic. Previously, LCI data on these new bio-based materials was limited, restricting innovation and product development opportunities. New database for bioplastics To help organizations include bioplastics in their research and development activities, INTERNATIONAL has prepared the first bioplastics database in the world. It enables organizations to consider bioplastics as part of their material choices, to judge and avoid trade-offs when comparing fossil to bioplastic materials, and to determine if bioplastics really are a viable alternative. Example opportunities with bioplastics data Supply chain risk management: Reduce dependency on non-renewable fossil fuels. Better understand the environmental and carbon footprint of your products and compare the impacts between fossil and biobased plastics. Discover End-of-Life alternatives with new recycling and recovery options helping you move towards zero waste. What are bioplastics? Bioplastics are plastics that are based on renewable biomass, as opposed to conventional plastic which is oil based. Bioplastics can be but are not necessarily biodegradable. base details First bioplastics LCI data available in the market 120 new datasets for bioplastics from different s, e.g. sugar cane, corn, wheat etc. Geographical Coverage for Germany, and Europe () Enables modelling of the complete life cycle of biopolymer materials: the database includes the production processes and the related End of Life treatment processes (incineration and recycling) which specifically consider the biogenic carbon balance. Recycling processes are available as parameterized and fully adjustable plan systems, for greater flexibility and individual recycling and material recovery scenarios. Always up to date, thanks to s annual database upgrade program More information Contact us: gabi@pe-international.com

2 Bioplastics base Content Aliphatic/aromatic copolyester Aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (Ecoflex) Aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (Ecoflex) Biopolyamide (PA) 4.10 Biopolyamide (PA) 4.10 Biopolyamide (PA) 4.10 in waste incineration plant Biopolyamide (PA) 6.10 Biopolyethylene () Biopolyethylene () Biopolyethylene () in waste incineration plant Biopolyethylene terephthalate (T) Biopolyethylene terephthalate (T) Biopolyethylene terephthalate (T) Biopolypropylene (PP) Biopolypropylene (PP) Biopolypropylene (PP) Biopolyvinyl chloride (PVC) Biopolyvinyl chloride (PVC) Biopolyvinyl chloride (PVC) Polylactic acid (PLA) Polylactic acid (PLA) Polylactic acid (PLA) Starch/polyethylene () blend Starch/polyethylene () blend Starch/polyethylene () blend Starch/polylactic acid (PLA) blend Starch/polylactic acid (PLA) blend Starch/polylactic acid (PLA) blend Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend Thermoplastic starch polymer (TPS), unblended Thermoplastic starch polymer (TPS), unblended Thermoplastic starch polymer (TPS), unblended in waste incineration plant Aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (polyesterification of adipic acid, butanediol and dimethyl terephthalate) Aliphatic/aromatic copolyester (polyesterification of adipic acid, butanediol and dimethyl terephthalate) Biopolyamide 4.10 granulate (PA 4.10) (castor Biopolyamide 4.10 Granulate (PA 4.10) (castor Biopolyamide 4.10 Granulate (PA 4.10) (castor (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on sugar beet) (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on sugar cane (60% slash and (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on (LD/-LD) (from (LD/-LD) (from (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on sugar beet) (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on sugar cane (60% slash and (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on (LD/-LD) (from

3 Bioplastics base Content (LD/-LD) (from bioethylene based on BR sugar cane (60% slash and Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) (based on sugar beet) (partially biobased via bioethylene based on sugar beet) Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) (based on sugar cane) (partially biobased via Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) (based on (partially biobased via bioethylene based on Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) (based on (partially biobased via Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) via terepht acid + EG (sugar cane) (partially biobased via Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) via terepht. acid + EG ( (partially biobased via bioethylene based on Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) via terepht. acid + EG ( (partially biobased via bioethylene based on Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) via terepht. acid + EG (sugar beet) (partially biobased via bioethylene based on sugar beet) Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) via terepht. acid + EG (sugar cane) (partially biobased via Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) via terepht. acid + EG ( (partially biobased via Biopolyethylene terephthalate granulate (T) via terepht. acid + EG ( (partially biobased via Biopolypropylene granulate (PP) (based on BR sugar cane) (fully biobased, via dimerization and (60% slash and Biopolypropylene granulate (PP) (based on bioethylene based on Biopolypropylene granulate (PP) (based on bioethylene based on Biopolypropylene granulate (PP) (based on bioethylene based on beet) (fully biobased, via dimerization and metathesis of bioethylene based on sugar beet) beet) (fully biobased, via dimerization and metathesis of bioethylene based on sugar beet) cane) (fully biobased, via dimerization and (60% slash and cane) (fully biobased, via dimerization and (60% slash and Biopolypropylene granulate (PP) (based on Biopolypropylene granulate (PP) (based on Biopolypropylene granulate (PP) (based on (fully biobased from bioethylene based on (fully biobased from bioethylene based on (fully biobased from bioethylene based on sugar beet) (fully biobased from bioethylene based on sugar beet) sugar beet) (fully biobased from bioethylene based on sugar beet)

4 Bioplastics base Content (fully biobased from bioethylene based on (fully biobased from bioethylene based on (fully biobased from bioethylene based on Ingeo Polylactide (PLA) biopolymer production (NatureWorks LLC process) Starch/polyethylene () blend (partially biobased, Starch/polyethylene () Blend (partially biobased, Starch/polyethylene () Blend (partially biobased, Starch/polylactic acid (PLA) blend (fully biobased, Starch/polylactic acid (PLA) Blend (fully biobased, Starch/polylactic acid (PLA) Blend (fully biobased, Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend (partially biobased) Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) Blend (partially biobased) Starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) Blend (partially biobased, Thermoplastic starch polymer (TPS), unblended Thermoplastic starch polymer (TPS), unblended Thermoplastic starch polymer (TPS), unblended Recycling of starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend Recycling of starch/polyethylene () blend NatureW orks Plan Name terephthalate (T) () copolyester Recycling of starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend Recycling of starch/polyethylene () blend terephthalate (T) () copolyester Recycling of starch/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend Recycling of starch/polyethylene () blend terephthalate (T) () copolyester

5 About GaBi GaBi is the leading Life Cycle Inventory data on the market, providing more than 7,000 environmental profiles of materials and processes. Why does a business need reliable data? A business has to have complete confidence in the data and information it is basing its decisions on. LCA data helps companies to design new or better products, to meet customer demand, to improve supply chain performance, or optimize production processes that save energy, res, and money. It gives supply chain visibility, to comply with legislation and reduce risk. LCA allows you to substantiate your green claims to strengthen your brand, increase revenue and competitive advantage. Why GaBi? Always up-to-date & fully refreshed, to reflect current LCA methods, energy mixes, technologies and supply chains. INTERNATIONAL provides an annual upgrade for all its data which is unique in the market. From industry represents actual industry processes which reflect reality and not theoretical concepts & abstractions. Consistent data structure and impact calculation methods. Knowledge based on over 2,000 person years of experience Global covers all major industry sectors and geographies Transparent quality to ensure the highest quality, global verification company KRA carries out a continuous critical review process of GaBi bases, including data, methods and governance. This provides the highest level of assurance to clients. GaBi comes in different sector bundles GaBi Professional base covers the most representative datasets across all sectors allowing you to get up and running quickly. GaBi Extension bases are sector-specific data bundles that cover, for example, construction and building materials, electronics, plastics, thereby providing a wider data spectrum for the more proficient LCA expert. on Demand covers data that we have available but that isn t part of any GaBi databases and that is available on request. We can also regionalize or adapt any dataset according to your needs and production sites. Or even create any dataset that is required by a customer.»having access to the latest industry data is a critical success factor for the application of LCA to solving business problems. GaBi databases deliver consistent, first-class content for our LCA work.«dr. Marcus Pfaadt Manager Product Stewardship