What does milk protein have to do with plastic-free polymer?

INTRODUCTIONWhen companies are aiming for plastic-free, they would like an alternative having the exact same properties as conventional plastics while meeting all the best end-of-life scenarios. Are they dreaming awake? Could bioplastic packaging be both recyclable and properly biodegradable in all types of environments?You probably already have heard about plant-based materials but what about the milk protein, called casein? Well, that’s perfect timing to learn more about a very innovative material from Lactips.In this episode, Flavie explainswhat are their natural polymer pellets,how their solubility fits recyclability as well as compostability, and even reusability,and how education supports adequate transition for the end-users and the industries.I liked her joyful spirit and her focus on «dedicated solutions for dedicated applications». RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe Lactips’ youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@lactips8558 with educative videos about paper recycling or biodegradability, for example (on their website as well: https://www.lactips.com/an-industrial-natural-polymer-biodegradable-in-different-environments/biodegradability-biodegradation-a-controlled-end-of-life-material/?lang=en)The burning question came from Lise Nicolas in Episode #28: The good, the bad, and the ugly of recycling with M. & Mme Recyclage: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep28-waste-collection-sorThe podcast Super Green Me from Lucas Scaltritti: https://shows.acast.com/super-green-meCheck also the Wild Waste audio clip about bioplastics in episode 39: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep39-wild-waste-material-recycling-bioplastics WHERE TO FIND FLAVIE BANCEL AND LACTIPS?The website of Lactips: https://www.lactips.com/?lang=enLactips on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lactips/Flavie Bancel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavie%2Dbancel%2Dbusiness%2Ddeveloper/View all episodes  ABOUT FLAVIE BANCEL FROM LACTIPSWith expertise in international business relations, Flavie Bancel places her commitment toward her clients to support them in their commercial strategy.Being part of Lactips’ team since 2019, Flavie dedicates her energy to supporting Lactips’ partners in their packaging mutation and circular economy efforts. Having a strong knowledge of brand owners’ cultures and organizations, Flavie uses her environmental awareness to meet the needs of their markets. PODCAST MUSICSpecial thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.