SCALING UP CLIMATE FINANCE FOR INDIA AND PRIVATE SECTOR ACTION F IC C I S ide E vent - C O P 24 Anand P.Iyer Investing in Climate Mitigation : Case Studies on Bio-Polymers & Advanced Bio-Fuels from Bio-Waste & non Food Agri Rproduce)
Bio-Polymers – Role in Climate Mitigation & Adaptation The Plastics Problem is all around us! 2
The Solution: Bio-plastics The term "bioplastics" refers to biodegradable plastics and/or plastics derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane sugar beets etc. Interest in bio-materials has increased significantly due to concerns related to global climate change.
The Case for Bioplastics Bio-based plastics can be produced from a wide range of plant-based raw materials, viz # Natural polymers, i. e. macromolecules that occur naturally in plants # Smaller molecules, such as sugar, disaccharides and fatty acids. All of these renewable resources can be obtained, modified and processed into bio-based plastics. • Pros: – Reduces or eliminates GHG in production – Requires less or no petrochemicals – Plants decreases CO2 in the atmosphere – Biodegradable - byproducts water, CO2, and organic materials – Can be utilized as fuel 4
Global Legislation Against Petroleum-based Plastics Germany Toronto Belgium San Francisco China South Korea Existing Legislation Taiwan - Kyoto Protocol - German Packaging Ordinance - S. Korea - Taiwan - City of San Francisco Waste Reduction Initiative - Toronto, Canada - China - Belgium
Rapidly Growing Global Demand for Bio-Polymers Worldwide demand of bio-based polymers 7.000 1.126 6.000 5.000 4.000 1.060 3.000 5.605 2.000 862 759 643 610 2.553 571 1.000 1.011 1.028 1.177 1.177 921 0 „ The market of 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 bio-based polymers is rapidly growing. “ Non-Biodegradable Biodegradable [in 1.000t/a] Source: European Bioplastics, Hochschule Hannover, Nova-Institut, FNR, 2015
Increasing Global Applications for Bio-Polymers The Reason: Expanding Bioplastic Uses 12/12/2018 7
Bio-plastics in Consumer Goods and Packaging Solutions Anti-microbial Pillow / Mattress Protectors & Fabric Storage Bags Anti-microbial Produce Bags ’ BIO-PLASTIC (PLA) PRODUCTS PLA Non-Woven Bags B iodegradable Incontinence Underwear Anti-microbial Refrigerator Shelf Biodegradable, Anti-microbial and Pantry Liners Sanitary Pads, Diapers & Medical Fabrics Carry Bags/ Compostable Bags/ Packaging Material
Convenience of Disposal of Bio-Polymers
Technology is Commercialized - Global Players Location Price/# Product Company Capacity/mt PLA Natureworks USA 140,000 0.85-1.20 PLA weforyou Austria 20,000 1.25 PHA’s Metabolix USA 50,000 2.50-2.75 Meridian / PHBH USA 150,000 N/A Kaneka Netherlands/ PLA Total-Corbion 85,000 N/A Thailand Mater-bi Novamont E.U. 75,000 2.00-3.00 Cereplast Cereplast USA 25,000 1.50-2.50 HDPE/LDPE/PP Braskem Brazil 200,000 0.80-1.00
Projected Biomaterials Trends Increasing demand for bio-based, durable products in electronics and automotive applications. Durables are expected to account for almost 40 % of bioplastics. (European Bioplastics)
PLA: A Renewable, Eco-sustainable Resource from Sugarcane, Sugar Beets and Starch 12
How PLA is Made?: Lactic Acid Polymerization 12/12/2018 13
Polylactic Acid: A Growing Market 14
PLA Exporting Countries .. Why is India missing ? 12/12/2018 15
Why India is ideal for PLA Manufacturing? India is the world’s second largest grower/producer of sugarcane. India can cultivate (less water intensive) tropical sugar beets. Excess sugar consumption is cause of obesity & diabetes in India. Sugar from corn starch/ cane & beet is feedstock for bio-plastics industry. With sentiments rising against plastics, time is right for bio-plastics industry. 12/12/2018 16
PHA (Polhydroxyalkanoates): can be produced from Biogas from Sewage Treatment Methane Waste facility (biogas) Microbial Products process Biopolymer
Plan for the Future: Renew India, Build India Expanding from Single Use Compostable to Durable Applications Transitioning from Oil Based to Renewable Feedstocks Addressing Issues – Sociological, Environmental & Political Composting/Recycling Infrastructure Developments 12/12/2018 18
LEGISLATION REQUIRED FOR BIO-POLYMERS (as for BIOFUELS)
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