GAIA startpage Press releases & news Press releases PRESS RELEASES LinkedIn GAIA on LinkedIn Youtube GAIA on Youtube News & Media Our latest news “Biodolomer can be a game changer in plastic pollution from the animal feed industry” Arie Wilbers has worked with packaging and animal feeds his entire life, with a strong focus on sustainability in recent years. After testing various materials and solutions, he has come to the conclusion that we need to move away from conventional plastic altogether. 8 dec. 2025 Gaia Biomaterials establishes U.S. supply hub for microplastic-free material Demand for the compostable, microplastic-free material Biodolomer® is rapidly growing in the United States. To meet this demand, Swedish producer Gaia Biomaterials and its distributor Mitsubishi International Corporation have established a supply hub in Los Angeles, enabling fast nationwide deliveries via rail. 19 nov. 2025 Gaia Biomaterials secures distribution for compostable plastic alternative in GCC region Gaia Biomaterials has entered into a distribution agreement with Dubai-based RA International for its compostable plastic alternative, Biodolomer, in the GCC region. 16 sep. 2025 Here you can find the latest news published by GAIA BioMaterials about our products, projects, and other areas of importance. Enjoy! loading categories... 24 apr. 2025 Non-Plastic Thermoforming and Clamshells There is a growing demand for sustainable thermoformed trays and clamshell packaging. At Gaia Biomaterials, we have developed a version of our limestone-based, compostable material, Biodolomer, that is suitable for sheet production up to 1 mm in thickness – perfect for thermoforming. Press release 19 mars 2025 Gaia Biomaterials takes aim at Brazilian market: “Huge demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic” Gaia Biomaterials has appointed MFI Polymers as their commercial representative in Brazil. The company ís headed by Dr. Mercia Fernandes who holds a PhD in Polymer Science and specializes in sustainable polymer solutions. 13 dec. 2024 This is us: Part 1 – Peter Barry Peter Barry joined Gaia’s board of directors earlier this year following his investment in the company. But what brings an Irishman from the tea industry to a Swedish company working to phase out the world’s use of plastics? News 29 nov. 2024 Home compostable Clam Shell packaging A project that aims to develop new ways to reduce food waste reduce food waste in in Europe through innovations. News 28 okt. 2024 Gaia Biomaterials enters Chile with compostable plastic-alternative material Gaia Biomaterials has signed an agreement with Smartpack S.A., making its compostable plastic-alternative material, Biodolomer, available in Chile. This marks Gaia Biomaterials’ first agent agreement in Latin America News 7 okt. 2024 First 7,5 million drinking straws in the US to be made of compostable material from Gaia Biomaterials American sustainable serviceware producer Evanesce is just about to start producing the first 7.5 million drinking straws made from Biodolomer, a compostable material based on limestone. Biodolomer is developed and manufactured in Sweden by Gaia Biomaterials. “The US market is 500 million straws – per day, and we offer a material that gives the feeling that customers want. The potential is enormous”, says Gaia Biomaterials CEO Peter Stenström. News 2 okt. 2024 UK Foreign Secretary highlights biodegradable fishing nets made from Swedish material in policy speech The UK’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, recently delivered a major policy speech addressing the climate crisis. In his speech, he highlighted biodegradable fishing nets as an example of initiatives made possible through British investments. These nets, developed in South Africa using Swedish material, have the potential to completely eliminate the problem of ghost nets in the oceans over time. Newsletter 2 okt. 2024 GAIA Earns BPI Certification for Biodolomer® T GAIA Earns BPI Certification for Biodolomer® T 12 sep. 2024 ”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. News 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. Press release 15 juli 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 10 juni 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 20 maj 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. News 3 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 19 apr. 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 3 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 18 jan. 2024 Som plast. Men absolut inte. Någonstans har du antagligen sett en sak som säger att den är hemkomposterbar. Fast den ser ut som plast och känns som plast. Och nu undrar du antagligen över hur i hela fridens namn det går till. Och det ska vi förklara. News 20 dec. 2023 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 28 nov. 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 20 nov. 2023 Finance Manager Tobias Wilbs to GAIA BioMaterials. We are happy to welcome our new Finance Manager Tobias Wilbs to GAIA BioMaterials. Load more

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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. 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 Biodolomer® T 900353 Biodolomer® T 900353 is a thermoforming material developed for deep drawn drinking cups. Biodolomer® E 900328 Biodolomer® E 900328 is a biomaterial developed for the extrusion of thin tube, pipe and straws. 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® 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 Production methods Industries About Us Technical Center Latest news “Biodolomer can be a game changer in plastic pollution from the animal feed industry” Arie Wilbers has worked with packaging and animal feeds his entire life, with a strong focus on sustainability in recent years. After testing various materials and solutions, he has come to the conclusion that we need to move away from conventional plastic altogether. News 8 dec. 2025 Gaia Biomaterials establishes U.S. supply hub for microplastic-free material Demand for the compostable, microplastic-free material Biodolomer® is rapidly growing in the United States. To meet this demand, Swedish producer Gaia Biomaterials and its distributor Mitsubishi International Corporation have established a supply hub in Los Angeles, enabling fast nationwide deliveries via rail. Press release 19 nov. 2025 Gaia Biomaterials secures distribution for compostable plastic alternative in GCC region Gaia Biomaterials has entered into a distribution agreement with Dubai-based RA International for its compostable plastic alternative, Biodolomer, in the GCC region. 16 sep. 2025 Read more interesting stuff

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Någonstans har du antagligen sett en sak som säger att den är hemkomposterbar. Fast den ser ut som plast och känns som plast. Och nu undrar du antagligen över hur i hela fridens namn det går till. Och det ska vi förklara. GAIA startpage Som plast. Men absolut inte. Hej och välkommen hit! Någonstans har du antagligen sett en sak som säger att den är hemkomposterbar. Fast den ser ut som och känns som plast. Och nu undrar du antagligen över hur i hela fridens namn det går till. Och det ska vi förklara. Saken du sett (om dess QR-kod tog dig hit) är nämligen gjord av Biodolomer. Det är ett komposterbart material som en osedvanligt klok man vid namn Åke Rosén har utvecklat. Det tillverkas av oss på GAIA Biomaterials i Helsingborg. Biodolomer består av bland annat av krita och vegetabiliska oljor. Krita är ett av världens vanligaste material och finns i stort sett överallt. Vi gör Biodolomer i små granuler eller pellets som sedan används av de som tillverkar själva saken. Granulerna värms upp och kan användas i samma processer som om de var av plast. Saker som tillverkas av Biodolomer känns som plast. Fungerar som plast. Men Biodolomer är komposterbart. Och hållbart. Alltså både hållbart som i ”Hållbart för planeten” och ”Hållbart för tuffa tag”. En bärkasse av Biodolomer kan du använda fler gånger och sedan fylla med andra komposterbara saker och slänga i hemkomposten i din trädgård. En kruka av Biodolomer kan du gräva ner med själva plantan. En ölmugg av Bidolomer klarar av att du sätter dig på den och sedan går och ber om en öl till i samma mugg. Ett fiskenät av Biodolomer som sliter sig försvinner i havet och blir inte till ett spökgarn. Och om du har saker som måste brännas (som till exempel inom vården för smittorisken) så ger Biodolomer 80 % mindre CO2 än plast när det brinner. Och det bryts inte ner till Mikroplaster som ju är ett av de stora miljöproblemen idag. Det är helt enkelt ett jättebra material. Som man kan göra krukor, bärkassar, muggar, sugrör, pärlplattor, förkläden, matlådor, skoskydd, engångsbestick, odlingsväv, fiskenät, galgar och allt möjligt av. Och som försvinner av sig själv. Vi tycker det är lysande. Hoppas du också tycker det. Ibland får vi frågor. Här är några svar. Vad menas med komposterbar? Det betyder att en produkt som är tillverkad av Biodolomer® bryts ner till jord, vatten och koldioxid på samma sätt som trädgårdsavfall eller matrester. Biodolomer är certifierat för hemkompost av TÜV Austria enligt EU standard. Det betyder att du kan lägga bärkassen i din privata hemkompost i trägården där den bryts ner till organiskt material utan att lämna några skadliga rester. Ju varmare det är desto snabbare bryts den ner. Och om du vattnar och rör runt ibland så går det ännu snabbare. Precis som med löv och gräsklipp och annat. Hur är det då med kommunens insamling av matavfall? Även om man ibland pratar om matavfallet som kommunen samlar in som ”kompost” så är det för det mesta fel ord. Matavfall som kommuner samlar in går i nästan samtliga fall INTE till kompost. De går till rötning där man utvinner metan som sedan blir biogas. Som restprodukt får man gödsel för lantbruk. Skillnaden är att i en kompost så bryts material ner med hjälp av bland annat syre. I rötning så är processen helt utan syre. De påsar som matavfallet läggs i kan vara av papper eller bioplast, beroende på var du bor. Materialet från påsarna sorteras bort när matavfallet förbehandlas (pressas och mals) och blir ”reject” som sedan förbränns. Om Biodolomer används så blir CO2 utsläppen vid en sådan förbränning mycket låga. Vissa kommuner har en maskinpark som kan hantera bioplast. Andra kan bara hantera papper. Vissa kommuner kräver att bara deras egna påsar används. Fråga dem som ansvarar för insamlingen av sopor i din kommun. Ska man inte återvinna plast istället? Det vore ju bra om all vanlig plast återvanns. Men det gör den inte. Inte på långa vägar. På global nivå är det bara ca 9 % som återvinns. Återvunnen plast kan vid första anblick verka som ett bra val men plasten slits ner vid varje återvinning. Det betyder att ny plast måste tillsättas och till slut är den ursprungliga plasten helt utbytt. Och - den plast som försvinner när plasten slits ner blir till mikroplaster. Något som räknas som ett av de största miljöproblem vi har idag. Biodolomer ger inga mikroplaster. De flesta använder sina bärkassar som soppåsar där de senare hamnar i förbränning istället för återvinning. Vid förbränning ger Biodolomer upp till 80 % lägre utsläpp av koldioxid än plast. När man bränner vanlig plast tillsätts kemikalier för att rena den, vilket kan vara skadligt för både miljö och människa. I processen bildas det dessutom försurande ämnen, bland annat svavelsyra. För att neutralisera detta tillsätter man kalciumkarbonat, men bärkassar av Biodolomer innehåller redan det. Var finns krita? 25 % av jordskorpan består av Krita eller Kalcium-karbonat. Så det är minst sagt ganska lätt att hitta. Det är med andra ord en lättillgänglig och naturlig resurs som återskapas i större mängder än som konsumeras. Vi tar kritan så lokalt som möjligt. Varför välja Biodolomer istället för papper ? Till skillnad från papper fungerar bärkassar av Biodolomer i alla väder. Biodolomer fungerar som kasse i både vått och torrt och regnar inte bort. Kassar av Biodolomer är sega och hållbara och tappar inte sina handtag. Bärkassar av Biodolomer tar upp till 25 % mindre plats än motsvarande papperskassar, det sparar en massa utrymme i butikerna. Dessutom innebär det även mindre utsläpp och mindre transportkostnader. Är Biodolomer som en traditionell plast? Nej säger vi, eftersom Biodolomer är nedbrytbar och hemkomposterbar och inte lämnar några mikroplaster. Mikroplaster är ett elände. Om det inte lämnar några mikroplaster vad blir det istället? När Biodolomer bryts ner omvandlas det till vatten, koldioxid och mulljord. Var tillverkas bärkassen? Både materialet Biodolomer och bärkassen produceras i Helsingborg. Så genom att välja Gaia kassen stödjer du lokal produktion och svenska arbetstillfällen. Samtidigt som du får en hållbar och pålitlig produkt. Hur mycket vikt kan påsen bära? Den är testad och godkänd för 12 kg av det statliga bolaget RISE. Det uppfyller svensk standard. Published date 18 jan. 2024 Category News

Arie Wilbers has worked with packaging and animal feeds his entire life, with a strong focus on sustainability in recent years. After testing various materials and solutions, he has come to the conclusion that we need to move away from conventional plastic altogether. GAIA startpage “Biodolomer can be a game changer in plastic pollution from the animal feed industry” “Biodolomer can be a game changer in plastic pollution from the animal feed industry” Arie Wilbers has worked with packaging and animal feeds his entire life, with a strong focus on sustainability in recent years. After testing various materials and solutions, he has come to the conclusion that we need to move away from conventional plastic altogether. “Recycling is not the solution. We need to move to new materials.” In his previous work for animal feed giant Nutreco, Arie Wilbers was responsible for Sales and Operations including developing sustainable business practices in Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. One of the major issues was packaging: millions of plastic bags in countries with little or no recycling infrastructure, resulting in massive pollution. “In many parts of the world, animal feed is sold in bulk,” Wilbers says. “Transferred from trucks directly into storage silos at farms or facilities. But in these regions, most farms are small-scale operations that do not have the means to build such facilities. They rely on feed being delivered and stored in bags or sacks.” In humid and warm climates, paper is not the best an option. To these markets, millions of plastic bags are being sold every year. This creates problems in many ways, especially as many of these countries lack functioning recycling systems. The bags are either incinerated or dumped in landfills. But in the long run, the absence of such systems does not have to be a disadvantage, as it creates incentives for finding new solutions. “Many countries in these regions have chosen to ban single-use plastic for most applications, as they have realized that recycling simply does not work. And they have other, more pressing infrastructure challenges to deal with.” On a global scale, only about 9% of all plastic is recycled, and in developing countries the proportion is even lower. Many people have also started to call it “down-cycling,” as a certain amount of plastic is lost in each cycle — turning into microplastics that contaminate every corner of the planet and every living creature on it. “The paradox is that this may put them at the forefront of more sustainable practices — such as using truly biodegradable materials.” Compostable and microplastic-free During his work at Nutreco, Arie Wilbers discovered Biodolomer from Gaia Biomaterials in Sweden — a limestone-based material that is 100% compostable, free from microplastics and PFAS, and which, when incinerated, generates about 80% less CO₂ than conventional plastic. “We tested it thoroughly, in different production locations and countries , and it had all the qualities of conventional plastic while still being fully biodegradable. When composted, it actually adds minerals to the soil! It also works in all standard production chains with very little adjustment.” “One is often a little reluctant when something sounds ‘too good to be true’, but in this case everything was exactly as promised.” “Imagine being able to prevent thousands of tons of plastic from polluting the environment every year — just in the animal feed sector. And what if we consider grocery bags, bottles, agricultural films… the list is endless.” Wilbers became so fascinated by Biodolomer that after his retirement this year he began helping other companies and countries looking for new ways to address the plastic pollution problem. “I know the questions everyone has and the goals they want to achieve. And it’s fantastic to be able to present a material that allows so many to be part of the solution — not the problem.” Published date 8 dec. 2025 Category News

Demand for the compostable, microplastic-free material Biodolomer® is rapidly growing in the United States. To meet this demand, Swedish producer Gaia Biomaterials and its distributor Mitsubishi International Corporation have established a supply hub in Los Angeles, enabling fast nationwide deliveries via rail. GAIA startpage Gaia Biomaterials establishes U.S. supply hub for microplastic-free material Gaia Biomaterials establishes U.S. supply hub for microplastic-free material Demand for the compostable, microplastic-free material Biodolomer® is rapidly growing in the United States. To meet this demand, Swedish producer Gaia Biomaterials and its distributor Mitsubishi International Corporation have established a supply hub in Los Angeles, enabling fast nationwide deliveries via rail. Microplastics have recently become a national talking point in the U.S. Public concern about potential health risks has pushed the issue into the political arena, where lawmakers are now proposing new studies, bipartisan bills, and state-level bans. “People are realizing that all conventional plastics eventually turn into microplastics — simply through use,” says Peter Stenström , CEO of Gaia Biomaterials. “That has led to a surge in demand for true alternatives such as our limestone-based Biodolomer, which is fully compostable according to U.S. standards and does not generate microplastics.” The material is already used in a wide range of everyday products — from drinking straws and grocery bags to beer cups. “We’ve supplied Biodolomer to the U.S. market for several years, but interest is now booming,” Stenström continues. “By setting up this new supply hub together with Mitsubishi International Corporation, we can shorten lead times and make it easier for American customers to get access to a compostable, microplastic-free material.” Located in the Los Angeles port area with direct access to the national railroad network, the new hub will allow Gaia to serve customers more quickly and flexibly. “This setup also lowers the threshold for new clients — the entire process becomes faster, simpler, and more efficient,” Stenström concludes. Published date 19 nov. 2025 Category Press release

There is a growing demand for sustainable thermoformed trays and clamshell packaging. At Gaia Biomaterials, we have developed a version of our limestone-based, compostable material, Biodolomer, that is suitable for sheet production up to 1 mm in thickness – perfect for thermoforming. GAIA startpage Non-Plastic Thermoforming and Clamshells Non-Plastic Thermoforming and Clamshells There is a growing demand for sustainable thermoformed trays and clamshell packaging. At Gaia Biomaterials, we have developed a version of our limestone-based, compostable material, Biodolomer, that is suitable for sheet production up to 1 mm in thickness – perfect for thermoforming. Using Biodolomer in your production can be the easiest way to transition to more sustainable packaging – making your packaging certified compostable and free from microplastics, while at the same time reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 80%. Biodolomer granules can be used in almost all production techniques where plastic is the norm: film blowing, sheet production/thermoforming, extrusion coating, injection moulding, etc. Recently, we installed our own production line for sheet roll stock in Sweden to meet the needs of a customer manufacturing trays for major medical companies. So we can safely say – it works like a dream. Get in touch, and we’ll send you samples. Published date 24 apr. 2025 Category

Gaia Biomaterials has appointed MFI Polymers as their commercial representative in Brazil. The company ís headed by Dr. Mercia Fernandes who holds a PhD in Polymer Science and specializes in sustainable polymer solutions. GAIA startpage Gaia Biomaterials takes aim at Brazilian market: “Huge demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic” Gaia Biomaterials takes aim at Brazilian market: “Huge demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic” Gaia Biomaterials has appointed MFI Polymers as their commercial representative in Brazil. The company ís headed by Dr. Mercia Fernandes who holds a PhD in Polymer Science and specializes in sustainable polymer solutions. Gaia Biomaterials from Sweden produce Biodolomer – a limestone based alternative to plastic that is fully compostable and leaves no microplastics. “The Brazilian market for sustainable alternatives to fossil plastic is huge”, says Dr. Fernandes.“The size of the country makes it difficult to create an infrastructure for recycling, and therefore, there is a big interest in compostable solutions – such as Biodolomer.”Dr. Fernandes has a lengthy academic background in polymers and has focused her research on sustainability and degradable materials for several years. “When I found Gaia Biomaterials, it was what I had always looked for — a genuine compostable alternative with very high quality and, more importantly, that leaves no microplastics. I see the most significant potential in rigid materials for straws and cups and flexible film materials for packaging in the food industry, agriculture, and plastic bags.” According to Dr Fernandes, the market is currently flooded with products that are marketed as sustainable. Yet, these are often accompanied by inaccurate information or a lack of a clear understanding of key environmental concepts. “For a researcher, explaining the difference between Gaia’s materials and others is easy. And once you explain it to people and they see and feel for themselves, you tend to have a “follower”. “I am confident that many Brazilian businesses will transfer to Biodolomer in the coming years. Published date 19 mars 2025 Category Press release