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This project develops new sustainable platform for novel bio-derived polymers used in applications with strict demands for properties (e.g. automotive industry, coatings, packaging, etc). As a raw material, a stream of wood sugars, which very recently became available and is derived from low quality wood residues, is used. Importantly, the environmental benefits and possible adverse effects are fully analyzed throughout the project, enabling the optimization from the sustainability point of view. The environmental sustainability profile of the bio-based polymers studied will be benchmarked against the conventional fossil-derived plastics.