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Raw materials

At a material level, sustainability in packaging means moving away from a reliance on virgin fossil fuels and into innovative, renewable and recycled ingredients. High-performing, earth-positive materials require a diverse range of feedstocks. Explore the building blocks of our packaging below.

Algae

Algae's unique properties offer a promising solution for sustainable packaging due to its fast growth, minimal resource requirements...

Bagasse

Annually, approximately 1.87 billion tonnes of sugarcane globally yield significant waste in the form of bagasse, which can be processed to produce...

Bio PBS

Bio Polybutylene succinate (BioPBS) offers a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based packaging materials, derived from renewable...

Carbon

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Cassava

Cassava, a global staple food crop, yields sought-after starch from residual plant material post-juice extraction, which is processed for various...

Cellulose

Cellulose, derived from renewable sources like wood, pulp, bamboo, or hemp, offers a plant-based alternative to traditional petroleum-based...

Cornstarch

Cornstarch, a renewable material derived from processed corn kernels, is extensively utilized in sustainable packaging production, offering...

Microfibrillated cellulose

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is an abundantly renewable material produced by refining cellulose fibers sourced from wood and agricultural waste...

Mycelium

Mycelium, the root structure of mushroom fungi, serves as the primary component in mycelium packaging, cultivated by growing fungal spores in...

Ocean-bound LDPE

Utilizing ocean-bound LDPE in packaging, harvested from high-risk regions, establishes a closed-loop system, while its inherent flexibility and...

Ocean-bound PET

Preventing ocean pollution, ocean-bound PET offers strong, lightweight qualities ideal for sustainable packaging solutions...

PHA

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are sustainable and versatile materials synthesized via microbial fermentation of organic matter, boasting...

PLA

Derived from renewable resources like cornstarch, Polylactic Acid (PLA) possesses properties akin to conventional petroleum-based plastics...

Paper

Paper plays a critical role in packaging as a versatile, sustainable, and cost-effective material, widely used for its protective properties...

Potatoes

Potatoes, a commonly grown crop, yield valuable by-products such as potato starch, typically discarded as waste but can be repurposed as a key...

Recycled LDPE

Recycled Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE) is a common ingredient in sustainable packaging, obtained by collecting and processing post-consumer LDPE...

Recycled PET

Recycled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is widely used in sustainable packaging, effectively reducing packaging industry waste by sourcing from...

Recycled PP

Recycled Polypropylene (PP) is derived from post-consumer waste like packaging containers and toys, undergoing collection, sorting, cleaning...

Recycled pulp

Recycled pulp is produced through pulping, breaking down used paper and cardboard into fibers, involving shredding waste, washing to remove...

Rice straw

Rice straw, a plentiful by-product after rice harvesting in numerous countries, serves as a valuable resource for crafting robust and biodegradable...

Sugarcane

Sugarcane is pivotal in bioplastic production, as it undergoes biorefining where its juice is extracted, fermented into ethanol, and further...

Tapioca

Tapioca, sourced mainly from the cassava plant, serves as a renewable and biodegradable material for sustainable packaging, with its starch...

Wheatstraw

Utilizing wheat straw in packaging reduces waste and forest pressure, leveraging its highly renewable nature and easy accessibility...