At Aitiip, we believe innovation should drive sustainability. That’s why we’re proud to be part of BRILIAN—a European initiative advancing the use of bio-based materials as a viable alternative to petroleum-based products. Our mission is clear: to turn agricultural and industrial waste into biodegradable materials for real-world applications, while creating value in rural communities.
Together with Paturpat/Udapa and Tecnopackaging, we’re finding new purpose for the byproducts of potato processing. What was once discarded is now a raw material for sustainable solutions.
At our pilot facility, we extract starch from potato waste and convert it into TPS—thermoplastic starch—a biodegradable material that can be shaped with heat and naturally decomposes at the end of its life without leaving pollutants behind. We use TPS to produce flexible food-safe packaging films and agricultural mulch that breaks down directly in the soil, eliminating the need for removal.
This approach not only reduces our reliance on fossil-based plastics but also strengthens the circular economy within the agro-industrial sector. We’re turning local waste into valuable, sustainable materials with far-reaching potential.
A European vision with local impact
Our work supports a wider European strategy. BRILIAN is validating ten bio-based value chains across several countries, using raw materials like potato, sunflower, thistle, and rapeseed. These inputs will be transformed into bioplastics, bio-adhesives, plant-based lubricants, fertilizers, and animal feed—proving that sustainability can go hand-in-hand with profitability and practical performance.
With over six million euros in funding and a consortium of 13 organizations from six countries, BRILIAN brings together research centers, businesses, and regional stakeholders. At Aitiip, we’re contributing our expertise in plastic processing and advanced materials, with a focus on scalability and real-world application.
We recently had the opportunity to present the first results of this work at the Food 4 Future fair. At Aitiip, we’re confident that the circular bioeconomy is no longer a distant goal—it’s already taking shape. We're turning waste into meaningful solutions, bridging science and society, and championing a more sustainable, competitive industrial future for Europe.
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