Blue Carbon Straw

A Fully Compostable Seaweed Based Straw – The Blue Carbon Straw from Loliware offers consumers a plastic-like but plastic-free alternative to conventional plastic straws. The straw is made from seaweed and is home compostable. According to the company, the straws have a lifespan of 18 hours. Loliware also offers SEA Tech resin, for use in molding other plastic-free products. Product Name:[...]

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Bluemorph

Replacing Conventional Multilayer Packaging – Bluemorph is an innovative high-barrier paper-based material for packaging. Its technology offers a recyclable alternative to single-use multilayer packaging, effectively addressing the pollution challenge posed by sachets and other formats. The material has over 90% bio-based content with 85% of its composition being paper, whilst minimising material usage. This packaging material is especially suited for[...]

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Anew

A Circular Water Bottle – The New Zealand company “For The Better Good” has rebranded and evolved their bottle, and are now known as Anew. Made in New Zealand from a renewable plant-based material, their bottle are designed to be refilled and reused. If returned to one of their collection points, the bottle and its cap will be made[...]

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Paper Tear Tape

Recyclable Packaging Tape – Tear tape is an adhesive strip on packaging for easy opening, often made of non-recyclable plastic like polypropylene. This plastic strip poses recycling challenges when used on paper-based packaging, as it needs to be separated before recycling. To reduce the use of polymer-based tapes, tesa has developed a new tear tape solution that can[...]

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StixFresh

Applicable Produce Sticker to Prolong Produce Life – ryp LABS‘ patent-pending produce label provides a vapour-based protective layer, that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, by reducing over-ripening and spoilage. StixFresh stickers are customized to prevent diseases causing premature rot and can be used anywhere in the food supply chain. Made from food-grade materials, they are recyclable and biodegradable, offering[...]

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SEA Tech Resin

Seaweed Based Resin – SEA Tech resins are engineered to replace traditional plastic with regenerative, carbon-capturing seaweed-based materials. These resins resemble conventional plastic but are designed to disappear, addressing the issue of plastic waste. Beyond their Blue Carbon Straw, the company aims to expand its product portfolio to include items like utensils, cups, lids, and take-out containers. Having[...]

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Peel Saver

Potatoes Held by Potatoes – Paolo Stefano Gentile‘s concept revolves around employing this material for crafting street food packaging. The potato peel contains starches and fiber components, which, through maceration and natural drying, gain the capacity to bond and solidify. This resulting material is entirely derived from food production waste and is fully biodegradable. Once the packaging fulfills its[...]

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Meat & Produce Absorbency Pads

Packaging Pads That Keep Food Fresher and Longer – From newly cut meats to freshly picked fruit, Sirane‘s packaging pads absorb decay leading moisture and ethylene. By increasing shelf-life, these pads are able to reduce the food waste often connected with fresh goods.  The pads are available in a range of colours, absorption levels, shapes and sizes to suit all applications. Single-sided or[...]

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Guilt Free Toss B-Pods

Coffee Pods With Plastic-Degrading Bio-Enzyme Tech – The US based company, Bruvi has developed a more responsible solution for disposable coffee pods. Bruvi Guilt Free Toss B-Pods are made for disposal in landfills. Made of PP#5 infused with a food safe bio-enzyme, they are uniquely designed to substantially break down quicker and cleaner than more common untreated plastics. In an anaerobic[...]

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Wheat Straw Packaging

PFAS and Plastic Free Natural Packaging From Australia – COPAR provides sustainable packaging solutions, offering a range of innovative products crafted from wheat straw. Their Australian-made and sourced sustainable fibre packaging range is made out of wheat straw and is PFAS Free. Their packaging products cater to a diverse spectrum of industries including food service and hospitality, the meat and poultry sector, fresh[...]

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The Good Cup

A Sustainable Multi-Purpose Paper Cup – An alternative to wood based paper cups, The Good Cup‘s smart foldable design can seal itself tightly and eliminate the need for a lid. Whether containing liquids or solid foods, the cup form can be adjusted to fit the needs of its content. Made in partnership with EnvoPAP, the paper is made of discarded[...]

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Xampla

The First Drop-In Plastic Replacement Material – Xampla has developed sustainable materials that serve as high-performance alternatives to traditional plastics. These materials, produced from natural feedstocks, completely biodegrade in marine and soil environments, addressing the issue of plastic pollution. Xampla aims to combat plastic pollution by providing like-for-like plastic replacements in the natural polymers industry. They have developed industry shifting products[...]

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