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. GAIA startpage SISTERS EU PROJECT STOP FOOD WASTE CAMPAIGM #StopFoodWasteDay SISTERS EU Project Stop Food Waste Campaign #StopFoodWasteDay Stop Food Waste Day is an International Day of Action that takes place in April every year. The day aims to raise awareness about the issue of food waste and encourage people to take action to reduce the amount of food that is wasted around the world. Food waste is a major global issue, with an estimated one-third of all food produced for human consumption being lost or wasted every year. This equates to approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food, which could feed the world’s hungry four times over. Food waste also has significant environmental and economic impacts, including the generation of greenhouse gas emissions, water wastage, and increased food prices. The aim of Stop Food Waste Day is to raise awareness about the issue of food waste and encourage people to take action to reduce it. There are many simple steps that individuals can take to reduce food waste, such as planning meals in advance, buying only what is needed, and storing food correctly to extend its shelf life. Businesses and organizations can also take action to reduce food waste by implementing waste reduction strategies, such as composting, donating surplus food to those in need, and working with suppliers to reduce overproduction. From April 17-28th, SISTERS EU Project organises a D&C campaign with many actions and exciting collaborations in order to raise awareness of food loss and waste at the consumption stage of the #FoodValueChain ! #SISTERSStopsFoodWaste Giveaway 👉Would you like to win this kit of #sustainable containers made 100% of recycled #organic materials to carry your food anywhere you go? 🗳️ Participate in the SISTERS #StopFoodWaste giveaway by following the steps below: 1. Follow SISTERS in Instagram! Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Crdd1TAAgRT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 2. Mention one person in the comments (the more you comment, the more chances to win!) 3. Describe with 3 emojis how you combat #FoodWaste ! 💪EXTRA POINTS: share this post in your stories! ⏱️The giveaway closes on Friday, May 5th! RUN & START COMMENTING! SISTERS is an EU funded Horizon 2020 project The project started on November 2021. It will last 4 years and gathers 18 partners from 8 different European countries: AITIIP Centro Tecnológico (ES)-project coordinator, Agence BM-services (FR), Riberebro Integral S.A. (ES), PROEXPORT (ES), Munster Technological University (IE), Rebus Labs AG (CH), CARBIOLICE (FR), BIO-MI d.o.o (HR ), ITC Packaging s.l . (ES), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (SE ), Natureplast SAS (FR), EROSKI (ES), Fondazione Edmund Mach (IT), Laboratori Archa s.r.l. (IT), Enco Consulting s.r.l . (IT), INNOVARUM (ES), Safe Food Advocacy Europe A.S.B.L . (BE) and GAIA BioMaterials (SE). Follow the project social media channels: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101037796 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 Press release (non regulatory)

The end of the Swedish bag tax spells comeback for GAIA’s Compostable carrier bags GAIA startpage The end of the Swedish bag tax spells comeback for GAIA’s Compostable carrier bags The end of the Swedish bag tax spells comeback for GAIA’s Compostable carrier bags The upcoming removal of the plastic bag tax has rejuvenated the domestic interest for GAIA’s compostable carrier bags, which had all but vanished after the introduction of the tax. Several Swedish companies have reached out to GAIA, declaring an interest in selling the bags once the tax is removed, with one company willing to jump the gun and reintroducing the bags immediately, citing the desire to walk the talk when it comes to sustainability; both from the company, as well as its customers. GAIA's biodegradable and compostable carrier bag (Photo: Genberg & Co.) In the years prior to the tax, GAIA experienced a rapid increase of its market share, with customers favouring its compostable and biodegradable bags made from Biodolomer over the standard plastic counterparts. That all came to an abrupt end, with sales volumes reduced by more than 95% year on year, upon the introduction of the tax. Viewed by many as a flop that ended up bringing in a fraction of its estimated revenue, while the sales of non-taxed plastic bags increased sharply, the Swedish plastic bag tax will be removed on November 1st of this year, meaning that the additional cost of 3,60 SEK and 0,40 SEK (incl. VAT), for carrier bags and fruit & vegetable pouches respectively, will become a memory of the past. Being one of the more vocal adversaries of the tax, GAIA fought hard to have the tax removed, writing opinion pieces criticizing the law, and meeting with several members of the Swedish parliament’s tax and environmental committees to gain support for our standpoint. We now look forward to once again being able to offer the Swedish market what we consider a superior solution, without being hamstrung by a regulation that should never have been introduced in the first place. Published date 2 okt. 2024 Category Newsletter

Plastic banana tree bags create a lot of waste and stay in nature for a long time if disposed of incorrectly. Making them from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial reduces waste and CO2 emissions drastically without compromising function. And they biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Banana tree bags Banana tree bags Plastic banana tree bags create a lot of waste. And bags that blow off can fly away and stay in nature for a very long time. By making the bags out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial you reduce both waste and CO2 emissions drastically. While still having exactly the same function. And if they accidentally find themselves in nature, they will soon biodegrade, leaving no microplastics. Contact us

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. GAIA startpage Gaia Biomaterials secure $5 million rights issue. Gaia Biomaterials h as 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. Gaia Biomaterials is unique as the company’s home-compostable material, Biodolomer, is based on limestone, one of the most commonly available minerals on earth. Biodolomer can replace fossil plastic in everything from drinking cups to grocery bags. It is fully compostable with a minimal carbon footprint and does not result in any micro-plastics during the composting process, “We have a revolutionary and proprietary technology, we have the production capacity, and we have done our market testing,” says Peter Stenström, CEO. “Now, the time has come to expand our market presence. We will use our funds to expand our global network of commercial agents and train and support them.” Gaia Biomaterials is unique as the company’s home-compostable material, Biodolomer, is based on limestone, one of the most commonly available minerals on earth. Biodolomer can replace fossil plastic in everything from drinking cups to grocery bags. It is fully compostable with a minimal carbon footprint and does not result in any micro-plastics during the composting process, “We have a revolutionary and proprietary technology, we have the production capacity, and we have done our market testing,” says Peter Stenström, CEO. “Now, the time has come to expand our market presence. We will use our funds to expand our global network of commercial agents and train and support them.” One of the key investors is the Swedish state-owned greentech venture capital fund, Almi Invest Greentech. “We look for great commercial and environmental potential combined” says investment manager Jörgen Bodin. “Although we look at about 300 companies yearly we only invest in a handful”“Gaia Biomaterials has a proven track record of living up to its promises. Their product has an enormous potential as it is both climate-positive and will reduce waste and microplastics.” Gaia’s material was recently used in beer cups for the Formula 1 final in Abu Dhabi. It is also used in a variety of disposable products to replace fossil plastic, from health-care aprons to drinking straws, food containers, and planting pots. “There are very few limits,” Stenström continues. Our material can be used in various production techniques, including film blowing, bottle blowing, thermoforming, injection, and extrusion coating, with no changes in machinery. This makes it easy for brand owners to drastically reduce their CO2 emissions and reduce the waste mountain problem. Today, Gaia has a production capacity that can be scaled up to 50,000 tons/year within the existing structure. "The need for plastic replacement is recognized globally, and we are witnessing tremendous interest in our offerings. Responding to the high demand from brand owners, we are currently expanding our network of commercial agents worldwide." Published date 3 apr. 2024 Category News

Coat hangers made from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial reduce waste and CO2 emissions drastically without compromising function. If a hanger accidentally finds itself in nature it will biodegrade and disappear without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Coat hangers Coat hangers Traditionally, plastic is used to produce many things, Coat hangers for example. By making coat hangers out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial, you drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. While still achieving precisely the same function. And a hanger that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear by itself. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

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. GAIA startpage More BPI Certifications for Gaia Biomaterials Allow for New Compostable Products 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. Gaia Biomaterials recently received its first BPI compostability certificate for the thinner grades of Biodolomer suitable for film applications. The new certificates are given to Biodolomer T for Extrusion, Granulates, Sheet Resin, and Thermoforming Resin with a maximum thickness of 1000 microns. Biodolomer T is suitable for products that require a rigid material, such as beer and coffee cups, and food trays. “This means that we can now offer a USA-certified compostable material for a number of new applications that require a thicker and more rigid material”, says Gaia Biomaterials CEO Peter Stenström. BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) is North America's leading authority on compostable products and packaging. They ensure that all claims of compostability are supported by scientific evidence as requested by the FTC. Biodolomer T already has a European certification from the German certification bureau DIN Certco. Like other Biodolomer materials, it is based on limestone and does not result in any microplastics. It also reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% when incinerated. Published date 20 maj 2024 Category Press release

A project that aims to develop new ways to reduce food waste reduce food waste in in Europe through innovations. GAIA startpage Home compostable Clam Shell packaging Home compostable Clam Shell packaging Gaia Biomaterials is part of the EU-project SISTERS. A project that aims to develop new ways to reduce food waste reduce food waste in in Europe through innovations. One way of doing this is by developing new packaging materials with low environmental footprint. We have produced a new compostable thermoform material by combining Biodolomer T and the innovative CarbiosActive enzyme technology, the material will decompose faster and at ambient temperatures. We aim to get HOME compost certification in 2025. The first demonstrators have now been shipped to the projects validation partners. Read more here Published date 29 nov. 2024 Category News

The healthcare sector uses a lot of disposable products. This is good, as it reduces risks of contamination due to inadequate cleaning or washing. But it also results in an environmental impact. The amount of plastic waste from hospitals is enormous. Aprons, disposable bed sheets, masks, trays…But (Good news!) a large part of these disposable products can become biodegradable – just by switching the material used in the manufacturing process from plastic to Biodolomer®. Biodolomer® is a fully compostable material that contains calcium carbonate. Not only does it not create plastic waste that lives forever. It contributes to earth’s natural fertility. Leaving no microplastics and resulting in some 80 % lower CO2 emissions. GAIA startpage Medical & healthcare Biodolomer® F 900515 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, etc. See grade Biodolomer® T 900494 Biodolomer® T 900442 is a thermoforming material developed to withstand high temperatures. See grade Biodolomer® I 900236 Biodolomer® I 900236 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the injection molding process. See grade Biodolomer® E 900328 Biodolomer® E 900328 is a biomaterial developed for the extrusion of thin tube, pipe and straws. See grade Load more All medical & healthcare Featured medical & healthcare grades Make the health care sector healthier. The healthcare sector uses a lot of disposable products. This is good, as it reduces risks of contamination due to inadequate cleaning or washing. But it also results in an environmental impact. The amount of plastic waste from hospitals is enormous. Aprons, disposable bed sheets, masks, trays…But (Good news!) a large part of these disposable products can become biodegradable – just by switching the material used in the manufacturing process from plastic to Biodolomer®. Biodolomer® is a fully compostable material that contains calcium carbonate. Not only does it not create plastic waste that lives forever. It contributes to earth’s natural fertility. Leaving no microplastics and resulting in some 80 % lower CO2 emissions. Biodolomer® can be used in various production techniques, including film blowing, bottle blowing, thermoforming, injection, and extrusion coating. Here are some health care products that can be produced using Bidolomer®: Aprons See product Feminine hygiene See product Drinking straws See product Hair covers See product Bedsheets See product Bibs See product Shoe cover See product Diapers See product Load more Medical & healthcare

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? GAIA startpage This is us: Part 1 – Peter Barry 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? Peter Barry was born into tea. His family founded and runs Ireland’s leading tea brand – Barry’s Tea – and Peter was involved in various small jobs at the company from a young age. After finishing school, Peter left Ireland for the UK in 1989 to start working for Typhoo Tea, where he stayed for 16 years before becoming a director at the contract tea-packaging company Infusion GB. “We package about 1 billion tea bags annually, and that’s just one company in one industry,” says Peter Barry. “The packaging industry has an enormous impact on the environment, and it’s our duty to make ourselves part of the solution since we are part of the problem.” It was through another company that Peter first came into contact with Gaia Biomaterials, and the concept immediately fascinated him. “The fact that there is a material that can replace plastic, is compostable, has a very low CO2 footprint, and is made from one of the most common minerals on the planet is incredible. It seemed almost too good to be true, and I was a little hesitant at first.” After doing his research, he realized that Gaia’s material, Biodolomer, is very much “the real deal.” During the latest investment round, Peter became an investor in the company and joined its board of directors. “Biodolomer is being used in everything from grocery bags to beer cups and pots for plants. The potential is huge. We’ve already tried using Biodolomer in envelopes for tea bags at Infusion GB, and the results are very promising. The engineers say it’s the best material they’ve come across in 40 years – and it uses 50% less energy.” Peter now works to keep brands and packaging companies in other sectors interested and informed on how compostability can solve many problems. “I come from within the industry, so I bring a certain credibility to the table. There’s a lot of conservatism and a mindset of ‘we can’t do that.’ “It’s like in Ireland when smoking was banned in bars and restaurants – we were the first in Europe to do that. Before it came into force, there was a lot of disgruntlement, but once implemented, it wasn’t a big deal. Now, it just seems strange that people used to smoke in pubs… It’s the same for plastic packaging. Once people understand that there’s a realistic alternative, they’ll realize it was much ado about nothing.” Published date 13 dec. 2024 Category

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. 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

GAIA startpage Detta är inte en plastkasse. Nu slipper den äntligen beskattas som om den var det. Detta är inte en plastkasse. Nu slipper den äntligen beskattas som om den var det. Kassen på bilden är gjord av Biodolomer – ett material som vi på Gaia Biomaterials har utvecklat. Från och med den 1 november slipper den straffskatt. Biodolomer är komposterbart i hemkompost och ersätter plast. Basen är kalksten (närmare bestämt krita) och det är perfekt för starka bärkassar. När ”plastpåseskatten” kom blev vi först glada. Äntligen skulle fossil plast få bära sina kostnader. Mängden eviga plastpåsar i hav och natur skulle minska. Alla skulle inse att det finns moderna bärkassar som inte avger mikroplaster och som bryts ner och inte använder jordbruksmark för produktion. Men oj. Vilken lång näsa vi fick … Det visade sig att ”plastpåseskatten” inte alls var en skatt på plastpåsar. Den var ”skatten-på-bärkassar-som-inte-är-av-papper”. Våra svenska komposterbara kassar av krita fick samma skatt som om de var gjorda av fossil plast. Men importerade plastpåsar på rulle var fortsatt skattefria. Liksom de där plastpåsarna som alla kläder ligger i när de kommer till affären. Vårt problem var tydligen att vårt material känns som plast och fungerar som plast. Att det inte ÄR plast var oväsentligt. Över en natt dog marknaden. I Sverige. I andra länder var man lite klurigare. Trots att man har samma mål. Till och med i länder där man helt förbjudit engångsprodukter av plast säger man att ”Det där ni hittat på är ju faktiskt supersmart. Det ger samma funktion som en plastkasse – men utan problemen.” Under åren som gått har vårt material använts över hela världen för sugrör, påsar, odlingsfilmer, ölmuggar, bestick, förkläden, planteringskrukor, matförpackningar, flaskor och till och med fiskenät. Allt komposterbart. Utan att avge mikroplaster. Och upp till 80 % lägre CO2 utsläpp än fossila plaster vid förbränning. Nu den 1 november försvinner skatten tack och lov. I Helsingborg rullar maskinerna och vi anställer mer personal. Tyvärr försvinner skatten inte bara på kloka bärkassar utan även på de som inte är nedbrytningsbara. Nu gäller det att veta skillnaden. Både som kund i butiken och som inköpare. På våra kassar står det Gaia BioMaterials. Kontakta Louise Knutsson om du vil ha prover och mer info! +46 (0)704 355 330 Louise.knutsson@gaiabiomaterials.com Published date 28 okt. 2024 Category News

It’s ironic that an industry that is so dependent on the environment uses so many plastic products that are bad for it.
Plastic materials are used for everything from covering growing plants to labeling fruit.
 And it is virtually impossible to be 100 % sure that none of it finds its way into the soil or water where it stays for (more or less) ever. GAIA startpage Agriculture, Horticulture & Aquaculture Biodolomer® T 900494 Biodolomer® T 900442 is a thermoforming material developed to withstand high temperatures. See grade Biodolomer® I 900236 Biodolomer® I 900236 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the injection molding process. See grade Biodolomer® F 900310 Biodolomer® F 900310 offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications like ties for plants, bags, etc. See grade Biodolomer® F 900515 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, etc. See grade Load more All agriculture, horticulture & aquaculture Featured agriculture, horticulture & aquaculture grades Don't kill nature when you live off what it produces. It’s ironic that an industry that is so dependent on the environment uses so many plastic products that are bad for it. Plastic materials are used for everything from covering growing plants to labeling fruit. And it is virtually impossible to be 100 % sure that none of it finds its way into the soil or water where it stays for (more or less) ever. Biodolomer® is a fantastic solution. It is a fully compostable material that can be used for many agricultural applications. Deleting the risk of contamination by plastics.We can even set “chemical timers” for them so they won’t decompose prematurely. Imagine pots that can be left on the plants when you plant them. Or fishing nets that will disappear by themselves if they are lost at sea. Biodolomer® is a fully compostable material that contains calcium carbonate. Not only does it not create plastic waste that stays forever. It contributes to the earth’s natural fertility. Leaving no microplastics and resulting in some 80 % lower CO2 emissions. Biodolomer® can be used in various production techniques, including film blowing, bottle blowing, thermoforming, injection, and extrusion coating. Here are some agriculture products that can be produced using Bidolomer®: Clips & ties for plants See product Planting pots and trays See product Banana tree bags See product Cover film See product Fishing nets See product Mulch film See product Nonwowen See product Load more Agriculture, Horticulture & Aquaculture