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TENSAI at Plastics Summit Global Event 2025 | Sustainable Plastics

TENSAI present at the Plastics Summit Global Event 2025 | Sustainable Plastics

TENSAI at Plastics Summit Global Event 2025 | Sustainable Plastics

A global stage for sustainable innovation

TENSAI took part in the Plastics Summit – Global Event 2025, held at FIL – Lisbon International Fair, one of the most important international gatherings dedicated to the sustainable future of the plastics industry.
The event brought together companies, experts, and R&D institutions from around the world to discuss sustainability, innovation, digital transformation, and the circular economy — all key themes driving the transformation of the sector.

Promoted by APIP and led by the Logoplaste Innovation Lab, the Plastics Summit 2025 served as a strategic meeting point to present the outcomes of the Sustainable Plastics Mobilizing Agenda, comprising 14 projects and 4 Work Packages focused on the transition toward a circular economy in Portugal.

SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS — PLASTIC SUMMIT 2025 – FIL

TENSAI’s participation in the Plastics Summit 2025

Represented by Hugo Patrício – Marketing 🎯, TENSAI presented the latest developments from the BiFiBre project, an innovative biocomposite developed under Work Package 4: Circularity through Alternative Raw Materials, part of the Sustainable Plastics Agenda.

During its presentation on the Sustainable Plastics Stage, TENSAI highlighted its active role in research and development of sustainable solutions, reinforcing its leadership in the refrigeration and industrial plastics sectors — both increasingly guided by circularity and technological innovation.

PLASTICS SUMMIT – GLOBAL EVENT 2025 – COVER

BiFiBre: circularity and innovation from waste

BiFiBre represents a new generation of biocomposites based on PLA (polylactic acid) and corn fibers — a by-product of the agri-food industry transformed into a value-added raw material.
This innovative approach demonstrates how organic waste can be reintegrated into industrial production, replacing fossil-based materials and significantly reducing environmental impact.

The project is the result of close collaboration between companies and R&D institutions, including:

TENSAI Indústria ♻️
University of Coimbra
COPAM
COMPONIT, S.L.
Instituto Pedro Nunes

Together, these partners transform knowledge and research into scalable industrial solutions, accelerating the shift toward a greener and more efficient industry.

PLASTICS SUMMIT – GLOBAL EVENT 2025 – FIL – TENSAI

Work Package 4: Circularity through Alternative Raw Materials

Work Package 4 (WP4) focuses on demonstrating the industrial feasibility of circularity through alternative raw materials, developing solutions that combine technological innovation, positive environmental impact, and industrial competitiveness.

Strategic objectives of WP4

Reduce carbon footprint by replacing fossil-based raw materials with biocomposites from renewable sources.
Lower dependence on conventional plastics, promoting the use of biodegradable and sustainable polymers.
Valorize agri-industrial residues, transforming them into high-value resources.
Demonstrate the relevance, replicability, and industrial scalability of these new materials, proving their technical and economic viability.

TENSAI led the presentation of the WP4 progress, emphasizing the large-scale replication potential and the project’s contribution to the competitiveness of both Portuguese and European industry.

TENSAI’s commitment: sustainability as an industrial strategy

For TENSAI, sustainability is not just a pillar of environmental responsibility — it is a core business strategy for growth and differentiation.
By investing in collaborative projects and circular-based technologies, the company strengthens its position as a European reference in sustainable innovation within the industrial sector.

“We believe the future of industry depends on the ability to combine technology, collaboration, and environmental awareness.
The BiFiBre project is a tangible example of how we can turn waste into value and progress.”
— Hugo Patrício, Marketing – TENSAI

Sustainable Plastics: a Mobilizing Agenda for the future

The Sustainable Plastics Agenda aims to accelerate the transition to a truly circular economy, promoting:

the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions,
greater resource efficiency,
the development of high-value products and processes, and
the reinforcement of European technological sovereignty.

Co-financed by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), this Agenda represents a structural change in Portugal’s industrial specialization profile, acting as a catalyst for sustainable growth and innovation.

SUSTAINABLE PLASTICS – Hugo Patrício_ TENSAI FURNITURE – PLASTIC SUMMIT 2025

Acknowledgment and future perspective

TENSAI extends its gratitude to all BiFiBre consortium partners for their dedication, vision, and contribution toward building a truly sustainable future.
The success of the Plastics Summit 2025 reinforces Portugal’s role as a European reference in sustainable innovation, while TENSAI reaffirms its commitment to continue investing in solutions that merge circularity, efficiency, and economic value.