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BioFlex PP: Biodegradable resin with 25% cassava starch, 225-day compostability (EN13432), 5-year shelf life, 60% stronger than plastic, food-safe, non-toxic, for sustainable packa
About
Turn Green Holding, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a pioneering sustainable materials company founded in 2017 by Vietnamese and French entrepreneurs. Our mission is to drive the global transition to eco-friendly packaging through innovative biopolymers like BioFlex PP and AquaFlex Coating. Operating a vertically integrated facility with a 5,000-ton annual capacity, we produce biodegradable, recyclable solutions forfarming, food, retail, and industrial sectors, reducing plastic waste and aligning with sustainable regulations around the world. Our diverse team, 75% women, blends international innovation with local expertise, fostering economic growth and environmental stewardship. Recognized by awards like EuroCham’s 2022 Best Sustainable SME and advocacy efforts (38+ interventions, CCIFV/WWF partnerships), Turn Green is committed to a circular economy, targeting a $400B sustainable packaging market by 2027.
Key Benefits
BioFlex PP, developed by Turn Green Holding under the GPS PLAS brand, is an innovative thermoplastic resin designed to transform sustainable packaging. This masterbatch combines polypropylene with a significant portion of thermoplastic cassava starch, leveraging Vietnam's renewable agricultural resources. Crafted for injection molding, BioFlex PP serves as a near drop-in replacement for traditional fossil-based polyolefins, targeting applications such as closures and rigid components for food packaging. Produced in pellet form at our Ho Chi Minh City facility, it supports durable products like cutlery, toys, and packaging solutions.
Technical Highlights: With a biobased content of 25%, it is biodegradable within 225 days under industrial composting conditions per EN13432 standard, decomposing without harmful residues. It offers a long shelf life of 5 years, ensuring reliability in storage and use. Notably, it is 60% stronger than conventional plastic, providing enhanced mechanical performance. Food safe and non-toxic, it meets safety requirements for direct contact applications, promoting health and environmental well-being.
Innovation Edge: Unlike conventional alternatives, BioFlex PP balances strength and processability, with ongoing enhancements to boost its environmental benefits. As of September 08, 2025, this scalable solution positions Turn Green as a leader in meeting global sustainability demands, offering a practical step toward eco-friendly packaging norms.
Applications
- Sustainability: 25% biobased from renewable cassava starch, biodegradable in 225 days (EN13432), reducing plastic waste without toxic residues.
- Performance: 60% stronger than conventional plastic, ensuring durability for injection-molded food packaging closures.
- Recyclability: Compatible with fiber repulping and PET recycling systems, supporting circular economy goals.
- Food Safety: Non-toxic, compliant with direct food-contact regulations, ideal for consumer safety.
- Longevity: 5-year shelf life, providing reliable storage and usability for diverse applications.
- Processability: Seamlessly integrates with standard injection molding equipment, enabling cost-effective production.
- Economic target, BioFlex PP is made to answer industrial purpose and financial issue.
- Scalability: Available ressources in mass, easily scalable, and transferable in the whole world.