News & Media GAIA startpage Press releases & news Press releases PRESS RELEASES LinkedIn GAIA on LinkedIn Youtube GAIA on Youtube Our latest news ”I know what it’s like to use our products for real.” Jonatan Hofslagare is the new applications engineer for Gaia Biomaterials. Before studying polymer technology at university, he worked as a machine operator in a plastic packaging industry. – I know what it’s like actually to work with the materials, and I think that will help me better understand our customers' needs. 12 sep. 2024 Welcome Louise! Louise Knutsson is Gaia Biomaterial’s new sales manager for our home market – Sweden. 22 years old she does not come across as your average B2B sales manager but Louise is not an average person. 12 sep. 2024 Compostable drinking straws that don’t taste of paper Swedish Bioplastics company Gaia Biomaterials has completed the development of a new and revolutionary compostable drinking straw material. The new material is stable, rigid, and heat resistant and allows for the manufacture of sustainable straws for all types of drinks. 15 juli 2024 Here you can find the latest news published by GAIA BioMaterials about our products, projects, and other areas of importance. Enjoy! loading categories... Merchant Leads the Way in Sweden: Starts with Compostable Grocery Bags Before Tax is Removed The Swedish so-called “plastic bag tax” was introduced in 2020 to reduce the use of plastic bags, However - the 3 SEK (Eur 0,30) tex per bag was also imposed on biodegradable bags and more or less instantly killed the entire market for them. The tax will be removed this autumn, but Filip Cronberg, who runs the ICA Kvantum supermarket in the south Swedish town of Klippan, is reintroducing compostable bags already now. – Both the customers and we have missed them, and now we are bringing them back. Even though there will be a few months where they are still taxed… Press release 10 juni 2024 More BPI Certifications for Gaia Biomaterials Allow for New Compostable Products Swedish company GAIA Biomaterials' limestone-based bioplastic material Biodolomer has received more compostability certifications from BPI in the USA. The new certifications cover Biodolomer T and enable the production of compostable products that require rigid materials, such as drinking mugs and food trays. Press release 20 maj 2024 Gaia Biomaterials goes west! Last month, we received the first US Compostability certificate for our “nonplastic” material, Biodolomer. Biodolomer is a limestone-based bioplastic that can replace fossil plastic in almost any application. News 3 maj 2024 GAIA Biomaterials receives US compostability certificate for limestone based bioplastic GAIA Biomaterials limestone-based bioplastic material Biodolomer has just been certified for compostability by BPI in the USA. Since before Biodolomer had a similar European certification by TÜV Austria. — Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected authorities in the world, says CEO Peter Stenström News 19 apr. 2024 Gaia Biomaterials secure $5 million rights issue. Gaia Biomaterials has successfully concluded a $5 million rights issue. The rights issue is backed by the Swedish state owned greentech venture capital fund Almi Invest Greentech, and private international and domestic investors. Funds will be used to expand market penetration in the United States, India, and other targeted markets. News 3 apr. 2024 Compostable fishing nets: An end to Ghost Nets in the oceans? Ghost nets lost from fishing boats become deadly traps for marine wildlife, persisting for centuries. Now a South African/Swedish joint venture aims at ending the problem with compostable fishing nets. News 20 dec. 2023 Compostable beer cups at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Last weekend was the first time a major global sports event used compostable bioplastic beer cups. At the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 150,000 beer cups of compostable Biodolomer, reduced waste, microplastics and CO2 to a minimum. News 28 nov. 2023 Finance Manager Tobias Wilbs to GAIA BioMaterials. We are happy to welcome our new Finance Manager Tobias Wilbs to GAIA BioMaterials. News 20 nov. 2023 Banana tree bags Growing bananas in plastic bags? Switch to compostable Biodolomer bags instead. News 20 nov. 2023 CONTINUED STRONG GROWTH GLOBALLY FOR BIOMATERIALS The market for biomaterials continues to show strong growth, despite a global downturn in the demand for plastics during the pandemic and the introduction of disappointing European legislation for single-use plastics, according to a market study by the nova-institute. News 12 juli 2023 WORRYING LEVELS OF OCEANIC MICROPLASTICS FOUND DURING THE OCEAN RACE Oceanic microplastics remain one of the main environmental challenges ahead. The preliminary results reported by this year’s edition of The Ocean Race added further food for thought, as microplastics were found even in the remote waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean – a route seldom traveled. News 12 juli 2023 BIODOLOMER® FOR 3D PRINTING – A GOOD CHOICE FROM EVERY ANGLE Forward-thinking companies are offering 3D filaments made of Biodolomer® to clients that don’t want to choose between excellent 3D machinability and the environment. And why should they, when they can have both? News 12 juli 2023 GAIA BIOMATERIALS SETS ITS SIGHTS ON THE MULCH FILM MARKET As a leading developer of biodegradable and compostable biomaterials, GAIA has monitored the challenges associated with the mulch film market for a long time. Knowing fully well that the development of a challenging new product is a marathon, rather than a sprint, GAIA has worked methodically to bridge the hurdles associated with mulch film materials before entering the final development phase. News 12 juli 2023 GREENPEACE: RECYCLING MAKES PLASTICS MORE TOXIC A recently published Greenpeace report claims that recycling increases the toxicity of recycled plastic. According to the report, which draws its conclusions from several different reports and research articles, most plastics contain toxic chemicals from the start, to begin with, but by recycling them, further toxic chemicals can be added due to contamination in the plastic waste stream and the recycling process itself. News 12 juli 2023 SISTERS EU PROJECT STOP FOOD WASTE CAMPAIGM #StopFoodWasteDay Did you know that it's fully possible to write content that does not actually say anything but you can make it look like its very interesting. Press release (non regulatory) 12 juli 2023 NET VALUE; HOW GAIA IS WORKING ON SAVING THE OCEANS, ONE FISHING NET AT THE TIME One of GAIA’s most exciting R&D projects is the development of biodegradable fishing nets. Fishing nets rank among the most prioritized applications to find a sustainable solution for, with an estimated 640000 tons of fishing gear lost or dumped in the oceans annually, with “ghost fishing” causing tremendous harm to marine life. The ambition is to present a commercially viable offer by 2025. News 12 juli 2023 THE CATCHGREEN PROJECT'S WEBSITE IS LAUNCHED As part of the Catchgreen project, GAIA is proud to announce the launch of the project's website. News 12 juli 2023 Load more

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Just like plastic. Is not. Imagine a material that can be used like plastic. Works like plastic. Looks like plastic. But that is beyond plastic. Does not leave any microplastics. One that decomposes and results in 80% less CO2 emissions. We have developed and make that material. It’s called Biodolomer and it can change your business. Read more here Featured Solutions Materials Under Development GAIA is currently developing several different materials for various applications. Biodolomer® F 900470 Biodolomer® F 900470 offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, breathable films, etc. Biodolomer® F 900480 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, etc. Biodolomer® F 900465 Biodolomer® F 900465 offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications like fruit & greens pouches, etc. Biodolomer® F 900515 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, etc. Biodolomer® T 900290 Biodolomer® T 900290 is a thermoforming material suitable for trays, pots, plates, etc. Biodolomer® T 900494 Biodolomer® T 900442 is a thermoforming material developed to withstand high temperatures. Biodolomer® I 900236 Biodolomer® I 900236 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the injection molding process. Biodolomer® F 900186 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications, like wrap film Biodolomer® F 900310 Biodolomer® F 900310 offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications like ties for plants, bags, etc. See more solutions Latest news ”I know what it’s like to use our products for real.” Jonatan Hofslagare is the new applications engineer for Gaia Biomaterials. Before studying polymer technology at university, he worked as a machine operator in a plastic packaging industry. – I know what it’s like actually to work with the materials, and I think that will help me better understand our customers' needs. ​ 12 sep. 2024 Welcome Louise! Louise Knutsson is Gaia Biomaterial’s new sales manager for our home market – Sweden. 22 years old she does not come across as your average B2B sales manager but Louise is not an average person. News 12 sep. 2024 Compostable drinking straws that don’t taste of paper Swedish Bioplastics company Gaia Biomaterials has completed the development of a new and revolutionary compostable drinking straw material. The new material is stable, rigid, and heat resistant and allows for the manufacture of sustainable straws for all types of drinks. Press release 15 juli 2024 Merchant Leads the Way in Sweden: Starts with Compostable Grocery Bags Before Tax is Removed The Swedish so-called “plastic bag tax” was introduced in 2020 to reduce the use of plastic bags, However - the 3 SEK (Eur 0,30) tex per bag was also imposed on biodegradable bags and more or less instantly killed the entire market for them. The tax will be removed this autumn, but Filip Cronberg, who runs the ICA Kvantum supermarket in the south Swedish town of Klippan, is reintroducing compostable bags already now. – Both the customers and we have missed them, and now we are bringing them back. Even though there will be a few months where they are still taxed… Press release 10 juni 2024 More BPI Certifications for Gaia Biomaterials Allow for New Compostable Products Swedish company GAIA Biomaterials' limestone-based bioplastic material Biodolomer has received more compostability certifications from BPI in the USA. The new certifications cover Biodolomer T and enable the production of compostable products that require rigid materials, such as drinking mugs and food trays. Press release 20 maj 2024 Gaia Biomaterials goes west! Last month, we received the first US Compostability certificate for our “nonplastic” material, Biodolomer. Biodolomer is a limestone-based bioplastic that can replace fossil plastic in almost any application. News 3 maj 2024 GAIA Biomaterials receives US compostability certificate for limestone based bioplastic GAIA Biomaterials limestone-based bioplastic material Biodolomer has just been certified for compostability by BPI in the USA. Since before Biodolomer had a similar European certification by TÜV Austria. — Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected authorities in the world, says CEO Peter Stenström News 19 apr. 2024 Gaia Biomaterials secure $5 million rights issue. Gaia Biomaterials has successfully concluded a $5 million rights issue. The rights issue is backed by the Swedish state owned greentech venture capital fund Almi Invest Greentech, and private international and domestic investors. Funds will be used to expand market penetration in the United States, India, and other targeted markets. News 3 apr. 2024 Compostable fishing nets: An end to Ghost Nets in the oceans? Ghost nets lost from fishing boats become deadly traps for marine wildlife, persisting for centuries. Now a South African/Swedish joint venture aims at ending the problem with compostable fishing nets. News 20 dec. 2023 Compostable beer cups at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Last weekend was the first time a major global sports event used compostable bioplastic beer cups. At the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 150,000 beer cups of compostable Biodolomer, reduced waste, microplastics and CO2 to a minimum. News 28 nov. 2023 See more news Production methods Industries Technical Center About Us

GAIA startpage ”I know what it’s like to use our products for real.” ”I know what it’s like to use our products for real.” Jonatan Hofslagare is the new applications engineer for Gaia Biomaterials. Before studying polymer technology at university, he worked as a machine operator in a plastic packaging industry. – I know what it’s like actually to work with the materials, and I think that will help me better understand our customers' needs. Jonatan comes from Gällivare in the far north of Sweden. He started his work life in sales. – It’s a perfect start to any career, Jonatan says. – You realize everybody lives by selling something, as sales is solving the customers’ problems. After relocating, Jonatan found himself working as a machine operator at a company making plastic products. – I was intrigued by the possibilities and how different materials have different characteristics. As an operator, it was interesting to learn about the process and the materials used. Jonatan decided to study polymer engineering at Jönköping University, going deeper into the field. After graduation, he was hired to help set up the pilot lines for an R&D facility and innovation center for a major packaging company. – It was very interesting to see everything from the inside and to understand how a change in one place affects the entire value chain and customer experience from an end-user perspective. It was in this role that he first came in touch with Biodolomer. – I immediately felt that this was the future. It was a material with all the strengths of traditional fossil plastic but none of the environmental drawbacks. It was a completely compostable material that worked seamlessly in most traditional production methods, from thermoforming to film blowing and profile extrusion. In August, Jonatan took the logical step and became the new application engineer for Gaia Biomaterials. – I really look forward to sitting at this end of the table. I know what it is like on the production side and on the factory floor – and I can speak to the operators and technicians about issues that other engineers might not see the full impact of. I like to see myself as an interpreter between the lab results and the production personnel. I think it’s when all parties understand each other’s realities and limitations that truly great things will start to happen. Published date 12 sep. 2024 Category

Caps and capsules GAIA startpage Caps and capsules Even PET or glass bottles or milk cartons often have plastic caps and capsules that result in waste and that use a lot of resources. By making them out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial you reduce both waste and CO2 emissions drastically. While they still have exactly the same function. And if they accidentally find themselves in nature, they will soon biodegrade, leaving no microplastics. Contact us

GAIA startpage WORRYING LEVELS OF OCEANIC MICROPLASTICS FOUND DURING THE OCEAN RACE WORRYING LEVELS OF OCEANIC MICROPLASTICS FOUND DURING THE OCEAN RACE Oceanic microplastics remain one of the main environmental challenges ahead. The preliminary results reported by this year’s edition of The Ocean Race added further food for thought, as microplastics were found even in the remote waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean – a route seldom traveled. Photo: Pixabay Oceanic microplastics remain one of the main environmental challenges ahead. The preliminary results reported by this year’s edition of The Ocean Race added further food for thought, as microplastics – in levels up to 1884 particles per cubic meter sea water – were reported in each of the 40 samples analyzed so far. Even during the challenging third leg through the remote waters of the southern Atlantic Ocean – a route seldom traveled – microplastic levels of up to 1492 particles per cubic meter were reported. For the first time, this year’s edition of The Ocean Race also examined the chemical structure of the plastic particles collected to better understand the causes and origins of oceanic microplastics. The initial analysis point towards polyethylene (PE) as the main contributor; meaning fishing nets, flexible packaging, plastic bags, and containers, to name some of the most common. The Ocean Race, apart from being a round-the-world sailing race (formerly known as Volvo Ocean Race), also runs a sustainability program that, among other topics, monitors the levels of microplastics in the ocean. Racing through some of the most inhospitable waters in the world, participants in The Ocean Race are uniquely well-positioned to monitor the microplastic levels in the oceans. Given the worrying results put forward by The Ocean Race, GAIA is further strengthened in its belief that Biodolomer® will solve many of these problems, as it can replace up to 80% of the world’s volume plastics while being both biodegradable and compostable. It also has a density higher than seawater, meaning that it will sink to the bottom of the ocean, where the bacteria found in the bottom sediments will completely biodegrade it. For those interested in learning more about The Ocean Race and their work with microplastics, you can find it here Gaia BioMaterials is a Swedish company that develops and produces biodegradable biomaterials. With our patented material, Biodolomer®, we are revolutionizing the plastics industry and contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet. Biodolomer® is inspired by a half-a-billion-year-old packaging design from Mother Earth – the egg. Read more . Copyright © 2023 Gaia Biomaterials AB, All rights reserved. Bunkagårdsgatan 13, Helsingborg, Sverige Published date 12 juli 2023 Category News

GAIA startpage BIODOLOMER® FOR 3D PRINTING – A GOOD CHOICE FROM EVERY ANGLE BIODOLOMER® FOR 3D PRINTING – A GOOD CHOICE FROM EVERY ANGLE During the last 10 years 3D printing machine prices have decreased rapidly, making them available to a much wider audience. As environmental awareness grew, so did the interest in biodegradable and compostable 3D printing filaments. It is thus only logical that Biodolomer® can be used for 3D printing. Forward-thinking companies are offering 3D filaments made of Biodolomer® to clients that don’t want to choose between excellent 3D machinability and the environment. And why should they, when they can have both? Photo: GAIA BioMaterials Photo: GAIA BioMaterials Photo: GAIA BioMaterials Published date 12 juli 2023 Category News

Materials Under Development GAIA startpage Materials Under Development GAIA is currently working on the development of several material grades for various applications. These solutions cover such disparate areas such as: - Food Packaging - Artificial Turf Infill - Fishing Nets - Extrusion Coating And many more... If you are interested in receiving updates concerning the progress within our development projects, please consider subscribing to our newsletter (link at the bottom of the page). Property Unit Test method Grade Materials Under Development Typical Basic Material properties of grade Materials Under Development Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Food Regulatory Status Form supplied and Storage Applications Note Datasheet updated Invalid Date NaN:NaN (supersedes all previous editions) Download as PDF

GAIA startpage Gaia Biomaterials goes west! Gaia Biomaterials goes west! Last month, we received the first US Compostability certificate for our “nonplastic” material, Biodolomer. Biodolomer is a limestone-based bioplastic that can replace fossil plastic in almost any application. Now things are really happening! The first sea containers are on their way across the Atlantic to converters in the USA as we speak. We even have converters who had asked for test batches to be flown over by air cargo. So, before you know it, you might find limestone-based, compostable bags, cups, drinking straws, aprons, etc., near you. If your brand is curious about how you can replace plastic with a non-plastic, reach out. Published date 3 maj 2024 Category News

Wheel washer granules GAIA startpage Wheel washer granules Wheels and rims are often cleaned with granules. A great system if it wasn't for the fact that large amounts of microplastics are being flushed out in the sewers. By making wheel washer granules out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial, you remove the microplastics altogether and drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. While still achieving precisely the same function. Contact us

GAIA startpage Banana tree bags Growing bananas in plastic bags? Switch to compostable Biodolomer bags instead. Way better for cutting down waste and CO2 emissions. And that's only one of several ways that Biodolomer can kick plastic out of agriculture! Read more here Published date 20 nov. 2023 Category News