Pöyry creates a new initiative, PlasticsToBio, to address global plastic pollution. Credit: Carsten ten Brink.

Finland-based consulting and engineering firm Pöyry has created an initiative, PlasticsToBio, in a bid to address global plastic pollution.

As part of the initiative, the company will decouple plastics from fossil-based materials and turn all products into bio-based materials.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The initiative covers the whole value chain, including material suppliers and customers, as well as demonstrate the need for replacing fossil plastics with bio-based plastics.

It is based on two areas, including a substantial increase in recycling, and replacing fossil feedstock with bio-based feedstock in plastics production.

In addition, the company will develop a global deposit scheme for plastics collection and recycling by establishing a partnership and value chain between retailers and recyclers.

While returning used packaging to the outlet, consumers can receive a $0.1 deposit either directly or as a receipt. This amount of money can then be discounted from their next purchase at the same store.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The returned packaging will be collected, transported and sorted regularly for recycling and material reuse.

Pöyry management consulting business group principal Tomi Nyman said: “Pöyry’s PlasticsToBio concept shows that within just ten years, most fossil based plastics could be replaced with bio-based materials.

“There are, naturally, investments needed to make this change happen. For example, we will need recycling sites, waste management and new infrastructure for collection, sorting and logistics.

“Pöyry’s concept shows that the investments needed to introduce this scheme and eventually use just bio-based plastics will become cheaper than sourcing crude oil today to produce fossil based plastics.”