Bioplasmar CEO Honored with EU Business News Award for Innovation in Biodegradable Bio-Based Composites
May 25, 2025 — Bioplasmar, a pioneering startup in sustainable materials, is proud to announce that its CEO, Zamir Eldar, has been named Biodegradable Technology CEO of the Year 2025 by EU Business News. The award recognizes Eldar’s visionary leadership and the company’s groundbreaking work in the development of biodegradable, bio-based composite materials.
The award comes as both an unexpected honor and a powerful validation of Bioplasmar’s commitment to driving environmentally responsible innovation in a traditionally conservative industry. Despite a sector heavily influenced by pricing pressures and resistance to change, Bioplasmar has made significant strides in developing sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.
“Plastic pollution is no longer just an environmental concern—it has become a serious public health issue,” said Zamir Eldar, CEO of Bioplasmar. “Scientific research continues to reveal the devastating impacts of plastic waste, not only on marine ecosystems but also on human health. Yet, progress is hindered by sluggish legislation, lack of enforcement, and limited willingness within the industry to embrace sustainable solutions.”
Operating with limited resources, Bioplasmar has tackled these systemic challenges through a science-led, mission-driven approach. This recognition highlights the company’s impact to date and fuels its determination to continue challenging the status quo in the materials industry.
TÜV Austria Certification Granted
Siamo orgogliosi di annunciare che Bioplasmar ha ricevuto la prestigiosa certificazione TÜV Austria per la completa biodegradabilità nel suolo. Questo riconoscimento ci colloca tra sole quattro aziende nel mondo a ricevere questo traguardo, sottolineando il nostro impegno per la sostenibilità e l'innovazione.
I nostri vasi certificati si biodegradano completamente nel terreno, eliminando i rifiuti di plastica mentre arricchiscono il suolo con nutrienti, promuovendo una crescita delle piante più sana e riducendo l'impatto ambientale.
Ringraziamo TÜV Austria per aver riconosciuto il nostro impegno verso soluzioni sostenibili per un futuro migliore.
FlowerTrials® 2024 –
We were there!
FlowerTrials® is the most important event of the year for pot and bedding plants.
Otter Garden Centers uses our plant pots
We are excited and proud that Otter Garden Centers is the first in the UK to use our Bioplasmar plant pots.
Read more Read article on midweekherald.co.uk
PMI BeLeaf 2023 winner certificate
Last year, BeLeaf launched a competition among start-ups for a partnership with Philip Morris Italia.
To do this, we should present an idea that offers effective solutions to six different challenges. We are delighted to have been chosen as the winner from among many competitors and would like to thank the President of Umbria, Ms. Donatella Tesei, for presenting us with the certificate.
Participation in
AgriTech 2023
AgriTech took place in Utah, USA, in mid-April.
There we had the opportunity to hold interesting, productive business talks with other companies and potential investors.
New award!
We took second place in the Shapir Group’s Access Innovation Center competition.
Bioplasmar was awarded for “a breakthrough idea on sustainable materials and construction methods for a better future for us and future generations”. Many thanks to the organizers and the trust in our innovation!
Visit to the Havivian Farm
The Havivian Farm tests our planters and records the health of the plants to see differences and improvements compared to conventional cultivation.
On site, we were able to exchange ideas with those responsible.
Evolution in the sale of
potted salads
Increasingly more of the potted salad greens and herbs sold in the Lidl shops in Finland will be grown and sold in biodegradable paper pots.
By autumn 2020, the share of paper pots for herbs will be 95 percent and for salad greens, over 60 percent.
Bioplasmar is recruiting!
Bioplasmar developed technology to upscale organic waste and transform them into valuable biodegradable products to replace products made of nonrenewable resources such as plastic and pit.
Entering the industrial phase in Europe we are looking for an experience CTO to take responsibility on our R&D and Growth.
A European “Green Deal” against Global Warming
Europe is introducing a green pact with the goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
“This pact will reduce emissions while creating jobs and improving our quality of life. It is the green thread that will run through all our policies – from transportation to taxation, from food to agriculture, from industry to infrastructure.
We want to invest in clean energy and expand the emissions trading system, but also strengthen the circular economy and preserve Europe’s biodiversity,” confirms Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
