Avantiam launches plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF

In the Netherlands, Avantium N.V. launched Releaf brand name for Avantium’s plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate). Releaf is set to help transform the plastics industry, providing sustainable and superior solutions for bottles, packaging, and textiles. It represents a future where sustainable choices are the norm, not the exception.

Avantium has partnered with the renowned design studio Hoogvliet Jongerius to highlight the beauty and versatility of the Releaf plant-based plastic PEF. For this year’s DDW, Avantium and Hoogvliet Jongerius have created “From Plants to Plastics”, an installation that not only highlights the origins and benefits of Releaf but also showcases its artistic potential. The collaboration explores the diverse applications of Releaf plant-based plastic, from films and sheets to yarns, creating distinctive textures and structures. This versatility opens up a world of possibilities for designers and manufacturers alike, paving the way for more sustainable choices in various markets.