COMPANY NAME
Green Business and Consulting Company (GBCC)
COUNTRY
France
SECTOR
Biodegradable and biobased polymers
CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODEL
- Recycling polymers
- LCA and ecodesign analysis
CHALLENGE
The CompoBioStretch Film (CBSF) project, developed by Green Business and Consulting Company (GBCC), tackled major industrial limitations in producing a compostable stretch film with unique tack/retack properties. Initial manufacturing generated over 25% waste due to in-line separation difficulties of double‑wound films and incompatibility of scraps with conventional recycling.
The project aims to decrease the waste level globally and reintegrate a minimum of 25 % of recycled product (Recy-CBSF).
SOLUTIONS
The project confirmed that production scraps from CBSF can be efficiently recycled into Recy-CBSF granules via industrial twin-screw extrusion, without significant loss of mechanical or functional properties. LCA demonstrated a 10% reduction in total environmental impact when replacing 14% virgin material with recycled content.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY STRATEGIES/BUSINESS MODEL IMPLEMENTED
The project directly supports GBCC’s transition to a closed-loop production model by :
– Valorizing 95% of production waste into secondary raw material.
– Reducing virgin resource demand by 14%.
– Decreasing waste sent to external recyclers or disposal by 15%.
– Aligning with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production) by reducing waste and improving resource efficiency.
– Aligning with SDG 13 (Climate Action) through measurable reduction in GHG emissions from raw material production.
IMPACT
Environmental impact
– Valorizing 95% of production waste into secondary raw material.
– Reducing virgin resource demand by 14%.
Economic impact
– The improved CBSF with recycled content meets industrial mechanical and functional standards, removing a previous barrier to commercial adoption.
– Food and logistics sectors show growing demand for certified compostable stretch films, especially where circularity and waste reduction are valued.
– Pilot customers have expressed interest in LCA-verified products as part of sustainability reporting and procurement strategies.
Social impact
– Jobs maintained and expertise developed in France and EU
KEY TAKEAWAY
The Up2Circ project enabled CBSF to transition from an economically challenged product to a technically and environmentally improved compostable film. By integrating recycled material, solving additive migration issues, and validating multiple processing routes, GBCC has secured both cost savings and environmental gains.