01 July 2025 | NEWS
Profiles made from bio-based materials: VBN’s commitment to more sustainable plastics
VBN extrusion line for bio-based and recycled plastic profiles

The plastics industry is going through a quiet yet decisive revolution, driven by growing environmental awareness and evolving market needs. Plastic products extruded from sustainable raw materials offer a concrete answer to pollution challenges, offering high technical performance without compromising our commitment to protecting the planet.

The evolution of plastic profiles

The transition from traditional plastics to bio-based solutions comes from the need to reduce pollution and emissions while maintaining the quality and performance standards demanded by the market. To produce profiles made from bio-based materials, we use polymers derived from renewable sources, including natural fibers, plants and other organic waste, gradually replacing fossil-based raw materials. Bioplastics have a lower environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from production to disposal.

Although not derived from plant sources and therefore not strictly organic, recycled plastics or plastics made with high percentages of post-consumer material significantly reduce the need for virgin raw materials, contributing to a circular economy and waste reduction. Research and development efforts focus on leveraging both material types to create bio-based profiles that meet the growing market demands in terms of sustainability.
This evolution is not only an ethical choice, but also a forward-looking industrial strategy that anticipates future European regulations on material circularity and addresses the growing demand for sustainable products.

Technical performance of bio-based profiles

Bio-based plastic profiles retain all the technical characteristics that have made plastic a benchmark material in modern industry. Mechanical strength, durability, thermal insulation, ease of processing and design versatility remain unchanged, ensuring reliable performance across a wide range of applications.

Resistance to weathering and corrosion, which is essential for outdoor applications such as windows, cladding and structural elements, is maintained through innovative formulations that combine environmental sustainability with excellent performance. Dimensional stability and UV resistance are further enhanced by advanced production processes that guarantee the long-term durability of the final product.

VBN’s bio-based profiles

As a company specializing in plastic extrusion, VBN is actively engaged in a transformation towards more sustainable and responsible production. The drive towards green solutions also arises from ongoing dialogue with our customers. Those who choose us today do so with the desire to contribute to a more circular economy, where every component can have a positive impact on the planet. Our bio-based profiles are the result of this shared commitment: a tangible example of how technology and responsibility can move in the same direction. Thanks to continuous innovation in materials, we can incorporate increasingly sustainable and recyclable products. The future of bio-based plastic profiles is full of opportunities for development, as research continues to explore new formulations and increasingly efficient production processes.
We use recycled polymers and plastics in the extrusion and processing of our products.

Sustainability also means durability. For this reason, our bio-based profiles are engineered to provide strength, resistance and reliability, ensuring long-lasting performance. A product that lasts is, in fact, the first step towards a truly eco-friendly approach.

Contact us for custom solutions in bio-based and recycled materials.

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