Sustainable Polymers Market

Global Sustainable Polymers Market: Overview

The demand within the global sustainable polymers market is rising in lieu of developments in green energy technologies. Sustainable polymers are the most environment-friendly class of polymers, and this has been the primary driver of demand within the market. Polymer engineering has become an area of importance, and several companies have invested in polymerization technologies. Use of sustainable polymers is also expected to serve health benefits to humans. The Center for Sustainable Polymers conducts regular research related to sustainable polymerization. The efforts of this organization have generated fresh revenues within the global sustainable polymers market.

The clothing industry has remained steadfast in adhering to its corporate social responsibility. The quest of textile manufacturers to produce biodegradable products has sent ripples across the market. Marketing of clothes made from sustainable polymers has become easier as people are embracing green living standards. Henceforth, application of sustainable polymers in the textile industry shall drive market demand.

A review by Transparency Market Research (TMR) looks into the leading drivers of demand within the sustainable polymers market. The global sustainable polymers market can be segmented on the basis of the following parameters: type, extraction material, application, end-user, and region. Based on end-user, the healthcare industry is gradually capturing a prominent share of total market consumption.

Global Sustainable Polymers Market: Notable Developments

Growing concerns related to environmental pollution have spearheaded key developments within the global sustainable polymers market. 

• Scientists from the University of Birmingham demonstrated a new way of making organic polymers. The scientists used the fragrant molecules present on fruit trees and conifers to develop sustainable polymers. The biomedical industry could emerge as a key taker for this technology, and this factor shall aid the growth of market vendors. These vendors could capitalise on the need for sustainable polymers in biomedical applications.
• Novamont Ltd. was recently rewarded for its efforts in sustainable polymer manufacturing. The Plastics Industry Association in Washington DC recently honoured Novamont with the 2019 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The award marks the efforts of companies in offering pragmatic solutions to environmental problems.

Other leading players in the global sustainable polymers market are:

• Arkema
• NatureWorks
• DuPont
• AVA Biochem
• BASF
• Plantic
• Cardia Bioplastics

Global Sustainable Polymers Market: Growth Drivers

• Effective Degradation of Sustainable Polymers in Landfills

One of the most important factors that has driven demand within the global sustainable polymers market is their ease of disposal. In the presence of suitable conditions, sustainable polymers can easily degrade inside landfills. The uses of sustainable polymers across a wide range of industries is expected to fetch key revenues for the vendors.

The use of sustainable polymers for manufacturing food containers is a key driver of market demand. Other areas of application for sustainable polymers are plastic cutleries, clothing fibers, and cell phone cases.

• Popularity of Plant-Based Polymers

Use of renewable feedstock for manufacturing sustainable polymers has garnered the interest of energy scientists. Furthermore, plant-based polymers have become the cynosure of developments within the polymer industry. Environmentalists in several regions have lobbied against the use of non-biodegradable polymers. This trend has shifted the focus towards sustainable polymers.

Despite the relevance of sustainable polymers in the contemporary times, challenges in manufacturing these polymers could hamper market growth. Sustainable polymers lack in toughness and elasticity which discourages several manufacturers from using them. However, research aimed at optimizing the potential of these polymers shall continue to drive Sustainable Polymers Market demand.