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TECNARO’s bioplastics for your success

Liquid wood: At the heart of all TECNARO’s innovations lies the invention of a material that sets new standards!

Since 1998, ARBOFORM® – one of the first modern bioplastics – has been revolutionising the global materials industry. Made from lignin and other plant-based raw materials, ARBOFORM® combines the precision and design flexibility of plastics processing with the natural properties of wood.

The sustainable revolution for your innovations!

With thousands of precisely tailored formulations, ARBOBLEND® offers the perfect bio-granulate for versatile applications and the most demanding requirements. Whether biodegradable or durable – ARBOBLEND® combines innovation, environmental awareness and efficiency in a single material. Be inspired!

Aesthetic, functional and cost-effective compounds made from renewable raw materials

such as wood fibres, hemp, cork, sisal or other natural materials and plastics, or mass-balanced ISCC-certified plastics. ARBOFILL® combines sustainability, natural aesthetics and economic efficiency, offering cost-effective, resource-saving and long-proven solutions for your innovative mass-production applications.

Sustainable alternative


All TECNARO bioplastics are completely free from PFAS and BPA, making them particularly environmentally friendly and safe for health. Furthermore, compared to plastics made from fossil-based raw materials, our materials boast a significantly better carbon footprint – in many cases, they even achieve a negative carbon footprint (cradle-to-gate). As such, our formulations actively contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases and offer a sustainable alternative for a wide range of applications. All TECNARO bioplastic granules are recyclable.

Comparison of our bioplastics

  • 100 % renewable raw materials
  • Biodegradable
  • Recyclable
  • Burr wood or natural fibre look
  • High rigidity
  • Low shrinkage
  • Excellent acoustic properties
  • Medium to high heat resistance
  • Natural odour or odourless
  • Production of carbon moulded parts by pyrolysis
  • An alternative to real wood, wood-based materials and plastics
  • Made from up to 100 % renewable raw materials
  • Biodegradable or resistant to microorganisms over the long term – even under anaerobic conditions and in water
  • Recyclable
  • Ranges from a natural fibre look to high gloss and transparency
  • Stiffness and viscosity adjustable across a wide range of values
  • Medium to very high impact strength
  • Food-grade grades
  • Good printability and bondability
  • Good colourability using standard masterbatches
  • Low flammability, transparency, translucency and high scratch resistance possible
  • A material alternative to (L) LD-PE, HD-PE, PP-copolymer, PP-homopolymer, PP-GF, PS, HI-PS, ABS, TPE, PVC-P, PA, PA-GF
  • Up to 80 % from renewable raw materials
  • Recyclable
  • Natural appearance with visible natural fibres
  • Medium to high impact strength
  • Medium to high heat resistance
  • Food-grade grades
  • Dishwasher-safe
  • Fibre-optic effect in spruce, beech, coconut or plain colours
  • Is a material alternative to HD-PE, PP-Copo, PP-homo, PP-GF, PS, HI-PS, ABS
  • ISCC Plus-certified grades

Bespoke materials for your requirements


In addition to our superior standard solutions, we develop bespoke materials tailored precisely to your applications – for you, this means maximum efficiency, higher product quality and a clear competitive advantage.

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Bio-based does not automatically mean biodegradable

Good to know

A plastic may be made from plant-based raw materials yet still have a chemical structure that prevents it from breaking down in the environment. Similarly, a plastic made from fossil-based raw materials can be biodegradable.

Bio-based

Bioplastics consist partly or entirely of renewable raw materials such as wood (lignin, cellulose), potatoes, maize (starch) and sugar cane. These plants absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere, which potentially makes the bioplastic’s life cycle climate-neutral.

Biodegradable

Biodegradable plastics can be broken down by microorganisms, causing them to decompose into natural substances such as water and CO₂. However, this process depends on environmental conditions.

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