Plastic waste continues to rise globally, while recycling rates remain low. New EU regulations place increasing responsibility on producers, creating a strong need for materials that biodegrade cleanly and do not require complex recycling systems. Plant fiber-based biopolymers offer a promising alternative: they decompose naturally, enrich the soil, and eliminate the burden of collecting and sorting.  

This project focuses on Danish-grown hemp, elephant grass, and eelgrass as new feedstocks for biopolymer production. These biomasses contain cellulose and lignin, which makes them suitable candidates for conversion into water-soluble, compostable films and packaging materials.