Material: Compostable Polymers

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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Packnatur Organic Wineglass Labels

Beechwood Organic Labels – The Packnatur Organic Wineglass Labels are made from a durable and waterproof composite film, which is free from petrochemicals and resistant to tearing. These labels are created by combining cellulose paper with materials that are either biogenic or mineral in nature. No thermal paper is used, rather thermal transfer printing using carbon ribbon. Furthermore,[...]

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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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LÜ Compostable Films

Certified and Ready to Compost Film – LÜ-C and LÜ-K certified and compostable films feature a 3-layer design that enhances barrier properties, sealing efficiency and overall durability, while offering two unique aesthetics to suit different marketing preferences. LÜ-C features an elegant metallic finish, while LÜ-K has a rustic, earth-inspired look. LÜ-E combines a natural kraft paper on the outside with a[...]

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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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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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Xampla

The First Drop-In Plastic Replacement Material – Xampla has developed sustainable materials that serve as high-performance alternatives to traditional plastics. These materials, produced from natural feedstocks, completely biodegrade in marine and soil environments, addressing the issue of plastic pollution. Xampla aims to combat plastic pollution by providing like-for-like plastic replacements in the natural polymers industry. They have developed industry shifting products[...]

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Meal Bag

Corn Starch Edible Packaging – Packaging as part of the food chain instead of waste – based on this idea, product designer Amelie Graf has developed a concept to reduce packaging waste. The result is Meal Bag – an edible food packaging. In this way, the designer wants to contribute to a rethinking of the way we deal with[...]

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Dissolvable Noodle Packaging

Edible Packaging Film For Pasta – Instant ramen noodles – the epitome of student food. The quick meal was also a regular fixture on the menu of Holly Grounds, who studied product design in London. Confronted with the mountains of waste and the environmental impact of the delicious snack’s packaging, however, the environmentally conscious Grounds faced an immense imbalance: In[...]

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Conscious Chocolate

Compostable Chocolate Packaging – After a year of development, British chocolate manufacturer Conscious Chocolate succeeded in using compostable and recyclable packaging for its (exclusively vegan) chocolate products. The packaging solution of the Conscious Chocolate bar realized with the manufacturer Qualvis is plastic-free, recyclable, biodegradable and home compostable. The cardboard cover is fully recyclable according to standard EN 13430[...]

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