Packaging made from organic waste.

MILK MaterialLab Alternatives to plastic: MakeGrowLab's packaging made from woven biowaste.

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MakeGrowLab’s packaging made from woven biowaste consists entirely of cellulose. The so-called Scoby is 40 times more durable than paper and is compostable thanks to its natural components. The water vapor and oxygen barrier properties are promising. Shampoos, soaps and foodstuffs such as vegetables and coffee have already been filled in the material. The heat-treated collection is available in different sizes and colors and promises to be suitable for many foods.

Our conclusion: As with many bio-based, compostable solutions, there is still the question of scalability and suitable recycling streams.

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