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Chicory plastic

Plastic from
chicory waste – Chicory is known as a salad, less as a raw material for plastics. The root of the plant usually ends up in the composting plant. Only a fraction is used to produce biogas. Researchers at the University of Hohenheim have discovered the chicory root as a resource for obtaining hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), one of the[...]

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MILK MaterialLab Chicorée Hochschule Hohenheim

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Paper water bottle
– CHOOSE is a bottle made of paper. It consists of a paper cover with a waterproof, plant-based, PET-free layer. The materials used degrade within a year instead of the hundreds of years a plastic bottle takes. The paper is made from recycled newsprint, and the labels are printed with organic ink. The metal top[...]

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Ocean Bottle

Plastic bottle thermos – With its reusable water bottle, the Ocean Bottle company is making a contribution to counteracting the increasing plastic pollution of the oceans. Made from recycled biomaterial and plastic waste, the Ocean Bottle itself can dive into the recycling loop. The recycling idea is complemented by the promise that 1,000 more plastic bottles will be[...]

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MILK MaterialLab Ocean Bottle Ocean Plastik Bottle

Ooho

Edible
Sip of water – NOTPLA’s edible packaging was described in the media as the “bottle of the future” back in 2015. With “We make packaging disappear”, the company promises to counteract packaging waste through their flexible and edible shell, thus reducing plastic use. The “unpackaged” liquids are particularly advantageous for large events and can be used in the[...]

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MILK MaterialLab OHOO Notpla

Algae Water Bottle

Bottle made from
agar-agar – During his studies at the Academy of Arts in Rekjavik, Ari Jonsson developed a water bottle made of agar-agar that rots within a few days of use. To do this, agar-agar is brought to the boil with water and a gelled mass is formed. This is then poured into a frozen mold. Filled with[...]

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MILK MaterialLab ager ager Ari Jonsson

Snap Pack – Nature Multipack

Less material consumption due to optimized adhesive – The “Snap Pack” packaging solution introduced by the Carlsberg Group as part of the “Together Towards ZERO” sustainability program is a glued can multipack that requires no secondary packaging. A specially developed adhesive was developed with the aim of reducing the Group’s global plastic consumption by 1,200 tons per year. The adhesive is strong[...]

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MILK MaterialLab SnapPack Nature Multipack Carlsberg

Organic bean

Biofuel
from coffee grounds – As the world’s largest coffee grounds recycler, the British company bio-bean is trying to give the hundreds of thousands of tons of coffee grounds a new use. Usually, the used coffee beans end up in a landfill, but there they emit harmful greenhouse gases like methane. In order to enable industrial recycling of this[...]

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MILK MaterialLab Bio Beans Bio Beans

Paper Bottle

Bottle made from
recycled paper – Paboco’s eco-friendly Paper Bottle water bottle is made from wood fibers harvested from sustainably managed forests. A bio-based barrier protects the material inside the paper bottle from liquid by resisting water vapor and oxygen transfer. The recyclable materials used are harmless to nature and biodegradable if they enter the environmental cycle. The production of[...]

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MILK MaterialLab Paper Bottle Paboco

Foodini

Food printer – Foodini makes personalized food production possible with a wide range of ingredients. This efficient 3D food printer produces less waste and also leads to healthier eating due to its portioning method and processing of natural and fresh ingredients. Thanks to its simple handling, Foodini can be used to present food and dishes in an[...]

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The Straw

Vegetable material straw – Loliware’s straw offers consumers a plastic-like but plastic-free alternative to traditional plastic straws. The compostable innovation is made of seaweed and is therefore compostable and absolutely environmentally friendly. It also represents an opportunity to reduce global plastic consumption without having to give up the previous plastic experience. Particularly practical is the 18-hour and varied[...]

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BIO-GLASS

Panels made from
recycled glass – BIO-GLASS is made from 100% recycled glass, is 100% recyclable and contains no colorants or additives. Each BIO-GLASS has a color that comes from the individual raw material used (champagne, beer, wine, sparkling wine bottles). Like all glass, the material is resistant to stains, frost, chemicals and fire. Product name: BIO-GLASSManufacturer: COVERINGS ETC.Project status:[...]

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MILK MaterialLab Bio Glass Coverings ETC

Ecolean

Chalk & Polymer Food Liquid Packaging – Ecolean ‘s lightweight material consists of recyclable plastic (PE and PP) and up to 35% chalk (calcium carbonate). The ingredients of this thin plastic film not only guarantee lightweight packaging, but also reduce the environmental impact and optimize the transport weight. The bag weighs just 16g. The disposal efficiency of thismultilayer remains open. Product[...]

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