Material: Biobased Polymers

Ecoshell Bio-Calcium

Bioplastic From Eggshells – Ecoshell offers an eggshell material product known as Ecoshell bio-calcium. Ecoshell claims it can replace up to 50% of the plastic content in a variety of products, such as packaging materials, consumer goods, and containers. It is compatible with multiple types of plastics, including polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and bioplastics.  The[...]

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Traceless Materials

Organic and Home Compostable Packaging Material – Traceless offers high-quality packaging materials derived from agricultural residues, providing an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional plastics. Made entirely from renewable plant sources left over from food production, Traceless Materials are 100% bio-based, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while supporting sustainable agriculture. By repurposing plant residues, the company conserves essential agricultural resources,[...]

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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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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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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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PluumoPlus Thermal & Insulation

Feather Packed Thermal Insulation – PluumoPlus feather packed packaging is the first sustainable insulation and thermal packaging solution. Feathers are made of keratin, a protein that is both chemically resistant and physically strong. Their microscopic, hollow structure makes them some of the lightest natural fibers and excellent thermal insulators. As a response to combating plastic in the cold chain[...]

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Vegemat, Vegetop, Vegecap

Dried Goods & Coffee Packaging Made Only Of Nature – Vegeplast delivers the bioplastic, Vegemat, which is metal, oil, and GMO free while being composed of cereals, vegetables, and other natural components. With the aim to tackle plastic waste and pollution, Vegemat is designed to be biodegradable and compostable. The material itself comes in capsule form and can be applied to numerous forms for[...]

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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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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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AIRplus Bio Home Compostable

Compostable Protective Shipping Air Cushions – Air cushions crafted from Storopack’s AIRplus Bio Home Compostable film are both partially bio-based and compostable and incorporates a portion of renewable starch. They are suited for protecting light to medium-weight products within boxes during transportation. The cushions are certified for home composting, ensuring complete degradation into natural, non-toxic resources in both private and[...]

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NakedPak

Meals Without the Packaging – NakedPak is a series of bare food dishes without any packaging. Each dish contains all the spices and flavors needed to be entirely prepared. The dish is rinsed in the sink, cooked in boiling water, and eaten! Just like an apple which is sold in bulk, exposed to dirt, carried in a bag, and[...]

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GoneShells

Edible Packaging Inspired By Fruit – GoneShells is an innovative biodegradable material that challenges how food packaging can be designed. Packaging solutions today are often made to last years, while the food inside can go bad after days or weeks. Taking cues from nature’s protective fruit skins, GoneShell is a material designed to decompose quickly and harmonize with its contents,[...]

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