Carbios

Enzymatic Plastic Recycling and Biodegradation – The biochemistry company, Carbios, has developed an enzyme-based technology that can recycle all types of PET plastic, including those typically difficult to process, such as colored, opaque, and complex plastics. This process breaks PET down into its basic components, allowing it to be reused to create new plastics with the same quality as virgin[...]

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Crispy Bowls & Crisp Colours

Pigment and Tableware From Chip Bags – Crispy is a creative collection of serving bowls crafted entirely from delaminated post-consumer crisp packaging, right down to the paint used for decoration. This upcycling effort takes non-recyclable crisp packets—which are usually destined for landfills or incineration—and transforms them into functional art pieces. Through a specialized, solvent-based process, a single crisp (potato chip) packet[...]

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Monta Biopack

Compostable Packaging Tape – Monta Biopack is a self-adhesive tape crafted from PLA, a bioplastic derived from corn starch and lactic acid, with natural rubber as its adhesive. Each roll consists of 90% renewable raw materials. This industrially compostable tape is certified by TÜV Austria with the “OK COMPOST INDUSTRIAL” mark, meeting global compostability standards such as EN[...]

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Anita Reusable Stainless Steel Cans

Smart Reusable Stainless Steel Packaging – Nestlé France partnered with Le Fourgon to launch a reusable packaging initiative for KitKat and Lion products. This program utilizes Circolution’s stainless steel containers, designed to be returned, cleaned, and refilled, reducing packaging waste and promoting a circular economy model. A refundable €2 deposit per container encourages consumer participation in this model, prioritizing reuse[...]

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Sendmepack Shipping Cartons

Reusable Carton Solution – The company aims to cut down on packaging waste by salvaging and reusing good condition intact cartons for online shops, instead of relying on new materials. When recipients are finished with a sendmepack carton, they can return it to STATIONS—drop-off points located across Germany—where it can be reused for future shipments. This system keeps[...]

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Lift Lock

Sturdy, Food-Safe Reusable Plastic Container – IFCO offers durable, food-safe Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) in various sizes, ideal for transporting fresh produce, meat, seafood, and baked goods. Their standardized design supports temperature control, product protection, and efficient stacking, reducing food waste and protecting products during transit. IFCO’s RPCs – the Lift Lock are also certified silver by the Cradle to[...]

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Eco2Bottle

Step By Step Approach to Reducing Emissions For Glass Packaging – Every market, customer, and product presents distinct characteristics and opportunities that can be explored through detailed evaluation. For each Eco2Bottle project, the team analyzes individual packaging solutions to calculate their specific carbon footprint. With the found information they work together with their clients in producing the right glass packaging for their products. Using an[...]

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bottle up

A Reusable Plant Based Water Bottle – UK based company Bottle Up produces water bottles consisting mainly of Brasilian raw sugar cane, that are naturally watered by rainfall. Sugar cane was chosen as a material for its low to no requirement of fertilizer or additional irrigation. Bottle Up aims to replace single use plastic bottles with their reusable alternative made from[...]

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WECARRY

Reusable Bags For Fresh Bread – WECARRY offers bakeries and supermarkets a sustainable alternative to the usual disposable packaging. The reusable bags made of 100% organic cotton can be borrowed from participating partners for a €2 deposit and returned to any partner store. Once returned, the bags are professionally cleaned and can be reused without generating any packaging waste. WECARRY[...]

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Chitofoam

Bioplastic Polystyrene – The designers and founders from studio Doppelgänger developed a polystyrene (EPS) alternative that is shock absorbent, water-resistant and is claimed to be home compostable. Charlotte Böhning and Mary Lempres developed their Chitofoam from the biopolymer chitin derived from mealworm exoskeletons. First, the mealworms are used to digest and break down waste polystyrene. Once the[...]

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Sylvicta Paper

Versatile Translucent Paper Packaging – Sylvicta is a compostable and marine-degradable translucent paper produced using only renewable raw materials. Utilizing sustainably sourced wood pulp, it can be fully recycled and is repulpable after use. The Sylvicta manufacturing process is free from animal-based ingredients, alcohol or acetic acid. The paper extends the shelf-life of packaged products by providing higher barrier[...]

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Boox Box

A Circular Economy Box and Shipping Service – Boox Boxes were created with circular economy in mind. Due to its mono material design and no need of tape, Boox can be reshipped numerous times before being fully recycled back to a new shipping box. In preventing the use of one time use cardboard, the tough and waterproof boxes can be personally designed,[...]

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