You need solutions that:
- Are fully biodegradable
- Are non-harmful to a marine environment
- Provide a potential solution for single use items
- Can be derived from bio and renewable feedstock
- Can be edible
- Can help reduce carbon footprint
- Give an effective gas barrier
- Can be used in conjunction with other materials to enhance recyclability
- Can be water soluble at a variety of temperatures
- Can be home compostable
- Replace traditional multi-polymer structures
- Have the potential to run on standard conversion equipment
What we can offer:
- PVOH based water soluble polymer (45ºC and 85ºC solubility)
- Fully bio based water soluble polymer (25ºC solubility currently)
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Aquapak
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Lactips
Lactips produces the first 100% bio-based and fully biodegradable natural polymer developed using milk protein.
Notpla
Notpla’s revolutionary packaging is made from seaweed and plants, offering all the convenience of traditional packaging without the environmental cost. Naturally biodegradable and even edible, Notpla leaves no microplastics behind—just a cleaner planet.
