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BOSK Bioproducts Win $1 Million for Canadian Government Bioplastics Challenge

Recently, in an endeavor to continue to find ways to encourage alternatives to plastic waste, the Government of Canada has launched the Bioplastics Challenge to encourage small businesses to reduce pollution by turning forest-based residue into sustainable plastic materials. The&

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Recently, in an endeavor to continue to find ways to encourage alternatives to plastic waste, the Government of Canada has launched the Bioplastics Challenge to encourage small businesses to reduce pollution by turning forest-based residue into sustainable plastic materials. The government hope that this initiative will function to create jobs and drive innovation. As part of the second phase of the Bioplastics Challenge, the Government of Canada has made a $1-million investment to BOSK Bioproducts Inc which makes bioplastic filaments which among their many uses can be used in 3D printing.

Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne commented on the investment saying, “The Government of Canada is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. It is becoming increasingly important to invest in sustainable solutions that will support not only our economy but also our environment. When the Government of Canada invests in innovative and sustainable work from small businesses like BOSK Bioproducts, it supports the economy, helps build Canadian technological leadership and contributes to Canada’s fight against global warming.”

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The life cycle of BOSK Bioproducts Inc.’s compostable plastic finished products. (Photo Credit: BOSK Bioproducts Inc.)

The company specialise in bioplastic materials which can be used for a range of applications including thermoforming, injection molding, extrusion blow molding, and, of course, 3D printing. It offers 100% biobased and compostable bioplastics, and develops, manufactures and distributes 100% biobased and compostable PHA-based resins. Their REGEN portfolio includes a range of materials of different grades and colors, making them suitable for a variety of different applications. These materials are compatible with conventional manufacturing equipment and possess excellent physical and mechanical properties, rivalling those of traditional resins deriving from fossil fuels.