2015
Where It All Began
Büşra Köksal began exploring the potential of surplus bread and starch-rich by-products as alternative raw materials.
The story behind Plastic Move
From a Simple Idea to a Bigger Vision
Where It All Began
Turning an idea into a real-world solution takes more than imagination. It takes years of research, experimentation, determination and the courage to challenge conventional thinking.
2015What began with our founder Büşra Köksal’s early research into surplus bread and starch-rich by-products gradually developed into an innovative approach to material production.
2019In 2019, this scientific journey evolved into Plastic Move. That same year, participation in the Hamdi Ulukaya Initiative’s entrepreneurship program in New York helped shape the transition from an academic project into a business with industrial ambitions.
But developing a new material was only the beginning. The next challenge was proving that the technology could work beyond the laboratory.
Through collaborations and industrial trials with established manufacturers, including Sarten Packaging and Evyap, Plastic Move began translating years of research into practical applications. These early achievements paved the way for investment, expanded production capabilities and new opportunities for growth.
As the company evolved, so did its vision.
In 2024, PM Biomaterials was established to focus on the development and industrial production of patented bio-based materials derived from starch-rich industrial by-products.
Plastic Move continued its journey with a clearer purpose: bringing that material innovation into everyday life through functional, reusable foodservice products.
2026What began as an idea in Istanbul has since grown into an operation based in Bursa, Türkiye, where research, production and product development continue to move forward together.
Today, Plastic Move represents the next chapter of that journey — transforming years of scientific research into products designed for the places where people eat, drink and gather.
From an early experiment with surplus bread to products used in everyday life, our story has always been about seeing possibilities where others see limitations.
