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Packwise

Sustainable disposable packaging for food – PACKWISE is an Australian family-owned company specializing in sustainable cups, boxes and other disposable food packaging. The manufacturer goes a step further with the GeoWise product line, introducing a line of compostable packaging: GeoCups, GeoLids, GeoBoxes, GeoBags, GeoTrays, GeoColdcups and GeoStraws. The stand-up GeoBag stands out because it is fully compostable, including the zip-lock[...]

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Bioodi

Takeaway packaging made from renewable raw materials – Bioodi has been offering sustainable takeaway packaging for over a decade. The range includes a wide selection of products made from bio-based materials that are recyclable and comply with the EN 13432 standard. The product range includes kraft paper bags made from pine needles, bowls and dishes made from bamboo or palm leaves, FSC-certified[...]

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Organic disposable tableware

Organic disposable food packaging – The store offers a consistently sustainable range of organic disposable food packaging. Many raw materials come from high-quality natural by-products or waste products such as sugar cane fibers or fallen palm leaves, which the manufacturer processes sensibly. Also on offer are products made of bioplastic (PLA) and FSC-certified cardboard – sustainably produced and biodegradable.[...]

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reCIRCLE

Takeaway with deposit system – To counteract the environmentally harmful disposable packaging of to-go gastronomy with a sustainable solution, the Swiss company reCIRCLE has developed a range of reusable boxes and bowls with lids. These extremely durable containers can be taken to restaurants as part of a reusable system and returned to any participating restaurant. In Germany, 330 restaurants[...]

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REBOWL

Returnable deposit system for food – The REBOWL reusable deposit system provides an environmentally friendly box for a €5 deposit, which can be purchased at participating restaurants and used afterwards. This saves on disposable containers and reduces waste. REBOWL is already available in major cities in Germany. #ecofoodpackaging #takeawaypackaging #sustainabletakeaway #recycle Product name: REBOWLManufacturer: REBOWL (reCup GmbH)Project status: Concept //[...]

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Colpac

Production & trade for environmentally friendly take-away packaging – Colpac produces sustainable packaging that can be used in the take-away sector as well as at events. The Californian manufacturer’s packaging is made from recycled paper, bagasse or rPet. In addition to the packaging, a variety of tableware, cutlery as well as cups are also offered. Product name: ColpacManufacturer: Colpac Ltd.Project status: Concept //[...]

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Edible Seaweed Packaging

Biodegradable plastic – Indonesian researchers Dr. Noryawati Mulyno and David Christian developed Edible Seaweed Packaging, which consists of seaweed. In its homeland, 90% of plastic waste is disposed of in the ocean and at the same time it has a large supply of algae. They founded the company Evoware to produce a plastic-free alternative from marine plants.[...]

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Smart Materials – Bioplastics

Bioplastic from food scraps – The “Smart Materials” research team at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa uses food scraps to make a bioplastic. To do this, they studied plant waste products such as cocoa pod shells, rice husks, and vegetables that were pulverized for use in vegetable drinks and colored pasta. Depending on the properties of the[...]

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That’s Caffeine

Furnishings from recycled coffee scraps – Atticus Durnell recycles coffee scraps by making furnishings such as lamps, plates and even tiles from them. By pressing these remains with resin, completely biodegradable products succeed. Subsequent sealing provides individual color in addition to water and temperature resistance. The idea of the Briton gives the previously unused waste a new functionality and thus[...]

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Smolproducts

Soluble films for detergents – The detergent and dishwashing tablets from the British company Smol are encased in a water-soluble film. This variant made of polyvinyl alcohol allows the tabs to be biodegradable. The FSC certified outer packaging is not only sustainable, but also childproof. #impact #sustainable #innovation #materialdevelopment #specialmaterial #ecofriendly #plasticfree #packaging Product name: SmolproductsManufacturer: Smol ltd.Project status:[...]

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Pinepac

Packing From Pine Needles – Pinepac, the winner of the 2017 International Packaging Contest in the Material category, is a package made of pine needles and resin. To produce them, the plants are crushed and mixed with the organic binder resin. The resulting mixture is then pressed into molds, which consist of salt, flour, sunflower oil and water. Subsequent[...]

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Highlight Hemp

Luminaires from ecological remains – High Society Studio 5-piece lamp collection is produced exclusively from ecological leftovers. Materials are sourced from regional small businesses and processed using renewable energy. In the process, lights are created from hemp, tobacco, leftovers from viticulture or from hops as well as coffee residues. The Italian products are biodegradable and can easily be returned[...]

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