On 10th October 2013, Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia received the LIPI Science-Based Industrial Innovation Award from the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI). The award was established as a means for Indonesia’s foremost proponent of progress in the sciences to demonstrate its appreciation for industrial companies that have taken upon the role of pioneer in implementing scientific innovation to create novel products and/or introduce new manufacturing techniques. Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia as creators of the bio-based polymer compound ENVIPLAST® received the LIPI Award in the category of Physical Science and was formally recognised as a company that goes above and beyond in pursuing added value innovation.

The ceremony celebrating the achievements of LIPI award winners was held in conjunction with the 2013 Forum for Science, Technology & Innovation (IPTEKIN), held in the LIPI Auditorium in Jakarta. A total of 70 companies were considered for the LIPI Science-Based Industrial Innovation Award in the category of Physical Science, with 60 moving on to an extensive question and answer stage in which candidates were asked to elucidate upon their research process. Upon providing details in regards to the human resources in charge of developing ENVIPLAST® as well as the project’s budget scheme, Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia was among 11 finalists asked to give a presentation about their scientific innovation and proceeded to win top honours.

Buoyed by prestigious distinctions such as the LIPI Science-Based Industrial Innovation Award, Inter Aneka Lestari Kimia through its bio-based polymer division expects to continue to carry out further research and development to discover new applications for ENVIPLAST® and hopes to actively lead the popularisation of eco-friendly alternatives to PE plastic products in Indonesia.