So far, Genecis has processed a total of 1,080 kg of food waste, and is currently working to commercialize its first PHA bioplastic pellet product line. Canadian start-up Genecis has developed 40% biodegradable plastics from food waste with a system it claimed is 100% cheaper than current methods. The team uses a "special recipe of bacteria" to create the plastic. Its first product, PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) biopolymers, can be used to make 3D printing filaments and flexible packaging. The company, created by scientists from the University of Toronto Scarborough , is focusing on commercialising its the University of Toronto Scarborough bioplastic pellet product line, as well as its own proprietary bacteria database, featuring 200 species.
Canadian start-up Genecis has developed 40% biodegradable plastics from food waste with a system it claimed is 100% cheaper than current methods. The team uses a "special recipe of bacteria" to create the plastic. Its first product, PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) biopolymers, can be used to make 3D printing filaments and flexible packaging. The company, created by scientists from the University of Toronto Scarborough , is focusing on commercialising its the University of Toronto Scarborough bioplastic pellet product line, as well as its own proprietary bacteria database, featuring 200 species.