Compostable Bio-Mesh: High Performance for Packaging

Sustainable Packaging Solutions Bio-Netz Combines Compostability and High Performance

2026-07-14 A guest post by Dr. Rudi Eswein, Director of Sustainability, Plastrans Technologies GmbH | Translated by AI 4 min Reading Time

A newly developed bio-based net combines, for the first time, the mechanical performance of conventional plastic nets with certified compostability. This material innovation, based on thermoplastic starch, can be processed on existing production lines and opens up new possibilities for sustainable packaging and agricultural applications.

The Bio-Net thus combines key characteristics of conventional plastic nets—particularly mechanical performance and efficient use of materials—with the advantages of biodegradability and compostability.(Bild: Plastrans) — The Bio-Net thus combines key characteristics of conventional plastic nets—particularly mechanical performance and efficient use of materials—with the advantages of biodegradability and compostability.
(Bild: Plastrans)

Knitted plastic nets have become indispensable in packaging and agricultural applications. Whether in the retail sector for fruits and vegetables or in agriculture for transport and covering solutions, they stand out for their low material usage combined with high functionality. At the same time, conventional nets are increasingly becoming the focus of sustainability discussions. A newly developed bio-net now combines high mechanical performance with biodegradability for the first time, thereby opening up new possibilities for this established product group.

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