Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates Biotech, shares some interesting insights on the company.

François de Bie, Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Biotech

5 Facts about Emirates Biotech

Emirates Biotech creates high-quality and sustainable substitutes for traditional plastics. Based in the UAE, they are manufacturing high-quality PLA biopolymers. Their PLA biopolymers are renewable, recyclable, biodegradable and directly relevant to the goals of a circular economy. Emirates Biotech is strategically positioned to capitalise on the rapidly growing markets for sustainable products. They supply PLA biopolymers, and provide expertise in application development, recycling, and sustainable end-of-life solutions. “Together, we are helping to accelerate the transition to a circular, biobased society, making our planet a better place for future generations.”

“Champions of a green tomorrow.” Their goal is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by offering biobased polymers with a reduced carbon footprint that are fully recyclable and biodegradable.

Emirates Biotech is an ambitious new player in biopolymers industry:

  • They are the first of its kind in the Middle East and at the forefront of advancing sustainable biopolymer solutions.
  • They are going to build the world’s largest PLA production facility with an annual capacity of 160,000 tonnes.
  • At the ArabPlast trade show for plastics in Dubai, they highlighted the versatility of PLA (polylactic acid) biopolymers, its market and versatile application potential.
  • They will educate and push for proper waste management and share the knowledge of the benefits of composting and recycling.
  • Emirates Biotech is an advocate for sustainable plastic solutions in places where that will lead to a fossil free, low carbon footprint, and less plastic wastes ending up in nature.
  • The company is also pro-active in joining and collaborating with organizations that shares the same passion for our environment.