Teysha Technologies has pioneered a second-generation bioplastic, developing patented technology as part of its mission to revolutionize the global packaging market. As Matthew Stone, Teysha Technologies’ Managing Director explained, an estimated eight million plastic items find their way into the world’s seas and waterways every day. Teysha Technologies aims to help reduce global plastic waste, offering manufacturers biodegradable alternatives produced from sustainable materials.
Nevertheless, as Teysha Technologies’ Research Director Dr Ashlee Jahnke explained, these changes may not be as ecologically sound as they first appear. While there is huge pressure for manufacturers to switch to plastic alternatives, they are not necessarily better from an environmental perspective, particularly in terms of climate change.
Many manufacturers have switched to glass as part of efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, but efficacy depends heavily on the material, its source, the manufacturing process, and the supply chain. Studies published in the South African Journal of Industrial Engineering revealed that a 300ml glass bottle produces more than four times as much CO2 emissions in its manufacture as a 500ml PET bottle.
Teysha Technologies is currently in negotiations with several other multinational organizations interested in transitioning to its waste-derived biodegradable packaging products. Its deal with the Kind Planet Company could mark a turning point in the evolution of environmentally-friendly packaging, paving the way for an industry-wide shift to sustainable products.
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