The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR), South Africa, has collaborated with Elizade University, Nigeria, in AgriBioMulchFilm Project to develop biodegradable mulch films (BDM) by using locally available natural polymers such as starch and other additives to customise biodegradation rates of mulches, to replace the current non biodegradable Polyethylene (PE) mulch films.
Catchgreen, in collaboration with Swedish-based GAIA Biomaterials, has developed a global first biopolymer to replace harmful plastics in the fishing industry. Our inaugural product is an African-manufactured biodegradable fishing net. Our nets biodegrade with zero microplastics or toxins and provide a solution to marine plastic waste.
Project Profile Sheet: GAIA Biomaterials GAIA Biomaterials, in collaboration with South African-based Kompost-it, FishSA, Alnet, and the Norwegian Independent Research organisation, SINTEF, are replacing harmful polyethene fishing nets with biodegradable nets engineered to match the performance of conventional fishing nets, but if lost or dumped, these nest will disintegrate into biomass without any toxins or
Project Profile Sheet: The AgriBioMulchFilm Project The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa, has collaborated with Elizade University, Nigeria, in AgriBioMulchFilm Project to develop biodegradable mulch films (BDM) by using locally available natural polymers such as starch and other additives to customise biodegradation rates of mulches, to replace the current non-biodegradable Polyethylene
The SMEP programme aims to improve upon the existing knowledge of the environmental and health impacts of manufacturing across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia and to develop solutions that address complex technical challenges in this area.
