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)

A few words with GAIAs new Application Engineer Jonatan Hofslagare GAIA startpage A few words with GAIAs new Application Engineer Jonatan Hofslagare A few words with… Jonatan Hofslagare, new Application Engineer at GAIA BioMaterials. GAIA BioMaterials (GB): You only started working for GAIA a couple of months ago, so understandably you still need to process your impressions, but how do you rate your experience so far? Jonatan Hofslagare (JH): I’m still in the honeymoon phase, so things might still change, but so far things have been everything I hoped for. And then some. I really look forward to getting into the nitty gritty of GAIA’s materials, and how I can help the customers utilizing them in the best way possible. GB: You have an extensive background within thermoplastics and packaging manufacturing, and it would it be fair to say that you are hitting the ground running at GAIA, so which previous experiences do you believe will benefit you the most in your new role? And for those not familiar with the work of an Application Engineer, what is your role? Jonatan Hofslagare, Application Engineer (Photo: Gaia BioMaterials) JH: I am very fortunate to have been working for two of the largest plastics manufacturing companies in Sweden before coming to GAIA, so I would like to think that I can contribute with the know-how necessary to move projects and processes forward. Now, I am not trying to suggest that the way I have done things previously is better than how things are currently done at GAIA, but I firmly believe that progress comes from being open to new ideas and impressions, and to value each others experiences and opinions. As the Application Engineer I will act as a Liaison Officer, working with the different people involved, inside and outside of the organisation, insofar that all information will pass through me. As such I am responsible for holding together and progressing the project from an operational point of view. GB: What made you want to work for GAIA? HA: I came across Biodolomer® while working for one of my previous employers during a few different projects, and I was impressed by the material. Now, I have worked with a substantial amount of bioplastics up until now, and most of them promise much more than their performance eventually deliver on, while Biodolomer actually worked as promised; both at the conversion and for the end use applications. I knew that if the opportunity ever arose, I would like to contribute to the ongoing development of the company and the materials. GB: Finally, what do you look forward to the most working for GAIA? JH: Getting to know more about Biodolomer® ranks high among my priorities, obviously, but I am also really looking forward to working with our customers. By better understanding their priorities and needs; why they are interested in compostable alternatives for their products and applications, and what they expect from Biodolomer®, I am convinced that I can help the process move forward towards a successful implementation. Published date 2 okt. 2024 Category Newsletter

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. GAIA startpage CONTINUED STRONG GROWTH GLOBALLY FOR BIOMATERIALS 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. Picture: Pixabay The result of the study was presented during the 17th annual European Bioplastics Conference, held in Berlin on December 6th and 7th, and corresponds well with what GAIA BioMaterials have experienced in the market, with increasing interest for Biodolomer among potential customers. According to the study, the global production capacity for biomaterials reached 2,2 million tons in 2022 and is set to increase to 6,3 million tons in 2027. Packaging remains the largest industry, using around 48% of all materials produced. The study also confirms the ongoing trend of Asia becoming the leading region for biomaterials production with a 40% share, projected to surpass 60% by 2027. Europe still accounts for a quarter of all production, but political decisions – recent and proposed future – risk demoting Europe to a peripheral role. By contrast, legislators in countries like India and China have favoured biodegradable biomaterials over non-biodegradable alternatives. As recently as July 2022, India banned several single-use plastics products but exempted those made from biodegradable and compostable biomaterials. European policymakers pride themselves on leading the way in transitioning into the circular economy. When it comes to biodegradable and compostable biomaterials, the route they have chosen so far risks leading them down a dead end. 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

Disposable shoe covers are being used more and more in several sectors. And they result in large amounts of waste. GAIA startpage Shoe cover Shoe cover Disposable shoe covers are being used more and more in several sectors. And they result in large amounts of waste. If they are made by compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial you reduce both waste and CO2 emissions. 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 startpage Home Sanicro® 625 is an extremely versatile nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium alloy, suitable for use in severely corrosive environments requiring high strength materials. Mainly suited for wet corrosion environments. Service temperatures ranging from cryogenic to 593°C (1100°F). This grade is characterized by: Extremely good resistance to chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking Excellent corrosion resistance in widely varying acidic and chloride containing environments Excellent resistance to general corrosion, pitting, and crevice corrosion Excellent resistance to corrosion in environments containing hydrogen sulfide Very high and even strength the recommended service temperatures Very good welding properties Good machining and fabrication properties Property Unit Test method Grade 900470 Typical Basic Material properties of grade 900470 Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque laoreet lectus non arcu sagittis, id varius magna mattis. Morbi id consequat sapien. Donec risus augue, placerat eu massa vel, placerat gravida sem. Duis scelerisque nisi id urna congue, et venenatis libero malesuada. Duis tincidunt eu elit non elementum. Vestibulum eu elementum nisi. Nulla facilisi. Maecenas tortor mi, feugiat at interdum id, tempus sit amet lorem. Food Regulatory Status Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque laoreet lectus non arcu sagittis, id varius magna mattis. Morbi id consequat sapien. Donec risus augue, placerat eu massa vel, placerat gravida sem. Duis scelerisque nisi id urna congue, et venenatis libero malesuada. Duis tincidunt eu elit non elementum. Vestibulum eu elementum nisi. Nulla facilisi. Maecenas tortor mi, feugiat at interdum id, tempus sit amet lorem. Form supplied and Storage Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque laoreet lectus non arcu sagittis, id varius magna mattis. Morbi id consequat sapien. Donec risus augue, placerat eu massa vel, placerat gravida sem. Duis scelerisque nisi id urna congue, et venenatis libero malesuada. Duis tincidunt eu elit non elementum. Vestibulum eu elementum nisi. Nulla facilisi. Maecenas tortor mi, feugiat at interdum id, tempus sit amet lorem. Applications Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque laoreet lectus non arcu sagittis, id varius magna mattis. Morbi id consequat sapien. Donec risus augue, placerat eu massa vel, placerat gravida sem. Duis scelerisque nisi id urna congue, et venenatis libero malesuada. Duis tincidunt eu elit non elementum. Vestibulum eu elementum nisi. Nulla facilisi. Maecenas tortor mi, feugiat at interdum id, tempus sit amet lorem. Note Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque laoreet lectus non arcu sagittis, id varius magna mattis. Morbi id consequat sapien. Donec risus augue, placerat eu massa vel, placerat gravida sem. Duis scelerisque nisi id urna congue, et venenatis libero malesuada. Duis tincidunt eu elit non elementum. Vestibulum eu elementum nisi. Nulla facilisi. Maecenas tortor mi, feugiat at interdum id, tempus sit amet lorem. Datasheet updated 2023-06-21 10:33 (supersedes all previous editions) Download as PDF Biodolomer© F 900470

Replacing plastics with compostable Biodolomer biomaterial for fruit and vegetable bags will drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions without compromising function or quality. They also biodegrade without leaving any microplastics if they are accidentally disposed of in nature. GAIA startpage Fruit and vegetable Bags Fruit and vegetable Bags Putting food in materials that are not friendly to nature is not really a good thing. That is why most food companies look for alternatives to plastic. For example, fruit and vegetable bags. One such alternative is compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial which drastically reduces waste and CO2 emissions. While it still has the same function as the plastic alternative. And, if it accidentally finds itself in nature, it will soon biodegrade and just disappear, leaving no microplastics. Contact us

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

Waste bags made from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial will biodegrade without leaving any microplastics if accidentally left in nature. They offer the same functionality as plastic waste bags but will drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. GAIA startpage Waste bags Waste bags Waste bags of all sizes are generally considered one of the biggest sources of plastic waste in nature. Still – it’s a really usable product. By making the bags 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

Just like plastic packaging. But not at all.Being in the packaging industry today means being in the focus. Customers, authorities, and the general public – they all keep an eye on us and our actions.This has led to really interesting new ideas and products, such as Biodolomer® from GAIA Biomaterials. 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 Packaging Biodolomer® F 900470 Biodolomer® F 900470 offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, breathable films, etc. See grade Biodolomer® F 900480 Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, etc. See grade Biodolomer® F 900465 Biodolomer® F 900465 offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications like fruit & greens pouches, 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 packaging Featured packaging grades Just like plastic packaging. But not at all. Being in the packaging industry today means being in the focus. Customers, authorities, and the general public – they all keep an eye on us and our actions. This has led to really interesting new ideas and products, such as Biodolomer® from GAIA Biomaterials. 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 for the packaging industry. It can replace plastic completely in many applications. And it can be used for lining paper-based packaging material so that they become water resistant. All the pros of plastic. But without the cons. Biodolomer® can be used in various production techniques, including film blowing, bottle blowing, thermoforming, injection, and extrusion coating. Here are some packaging solutions that can be produced using Biodolomer®: Home compostable Clam Shell packaging See product Carrier bags See product Caps and capsules See product Trays and packaging See product Medical packaging and trays See product Bottles and jars See product Bubble wrap See product Cartons and boxes See product Load more Packaging

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? 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

Making shower curtain holders out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastics will drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. The function remains the same, but any product that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Shower curtain holders Shower curtain holders Traditionally, plastic is used to produce many things, shower curtain holders for example. By making shower curtain holders out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial, you drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. While still achieving precisely the same function. And a product that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

An interview with Ken Hu, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Mitsubishi International Corporation GAIA startpage An interview with Ken Hu, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Mitsubishi International Corporation An interview with Ken Hu, Mitsubishi International Corporation The US market has been identified as GAIAs main priority for the international expansion, and as such, GAIA works closely together with Mitsubishi International Corporation in the US. GAIA had the opportunity and privilege to sit down with Mr. Ken Hu, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager with Mitsubishi international corporation, to ask him about the US market, the cooperation between the two companies, and the customer response to Biodolomer. GBM: What are your views on the US market for compostable bioplastics? KH: The whole market for biodegradable and compostable bioplastics really took off with the introduction of PLA, which was produced locally in the US and marketed as compostable and biodegradable. Back then, the introduction of compostable bioplastics was largely driven by brand owners, as they wanted to have something sustainable within their offering. There was also an understanding that since these new materials were expensive, the first products were marketed as a niche offering. Since then, the market has developed considerably, with more materials being introduced, and with that a greater public attention and interest in compostable bioplastics. As people started to take an interest, three distinct sustainable plastic solutions started to appear: - Compostable - Biobased - Recycled (post-consumer-recycled (PCR) plastics) Each of these categories have their pro’s and cons, and based upon them they will find their own preferred market categories where they offer the most value for money. GBM: Have you experienced a shift in the way customers view compostable bioplastics over time? Ken Hu, Mitsubishi International Corporation (Photo: Private) KH: Yes, definitely. As I mentioned, PLA was the starting point for compostable plastics in the US but, as you know, PLA has its limitations. As these limitations became more commonly known, people began to take an interest in other materials, that could offer new properties and, not the least, that didn’t require industrial composting. There was an interest in the market to upgrade from industrial composting to home composting, or backyard composting, as it is sometimes referred to in the US. Biodolomer was introduced to the American market just in time to benefit from this increased interest in home composting. Since COVID, there has been a distinct shift in the market, with price starting to play a much bigger role, as the interest for sustainable solutions have outgrown its original market niches. This has favoured the post-consumer-recycled plastics in the short term. That being said, all three solutions are growing in the market, as the difficulty to recycle some plastics has encouraged the market to opt for biobased and/or compostable bioplastics. GBM: Speaking of the US market, Has the US government introduced any mandate on biodegradable plastics? KH: The United States does not have a federal mandate specifically requiring the use of biodegradable plastics. However, there are several initiatives and regulations at both the federal and state levels aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainable alternatives. For example, The Biden-Harris Administration has set ambitious goals to reduce plastic pollution, including a draft “National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution” by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This strategy aims to eliminate the release of plastic waste into the environment by 2040. There have also been efforts to phase out single-use plastics in federal agencies by 2035, through the “Mobilizing federal action on plastic pollution: progress, principles, and priorities.” interagency initiative. Some states have implemented their own regulations. For example, California’s AB 1201 requires compostable products to be certified by third-party organizations and prohibits the use of misleading terms like “biodegradable” on plastic products. These measures reflect a growing commitment to addressing plastic pollution and promoting more sustainable materials. GBM: What have been the customer reactions to Biodolomer bioplastics? KH: The strategy for the US market was to start with the film blowing customers, as both we and GAIA believed that there were some very interesting prospects already using compostable bioplastics in their production that could be enticed to try out Biodolomer® bioplastics, which was introduced as an alternative and/or second material to what they are already using. So far, the market response have been surprisingly positive; customers are very impressed with how easy it is to use the Biodolomer® F bioplastics in the machines, as compared with their incumbent compostable material. Another thing that has greatly impressed customers is the level of customization and support that GAIA offers. With competing grades, the customization options are limited and customers will have to make do with the material in the best way they can, whilst with GAIA’s grades, the fine-tuning opportunities means that the production and end product properties can be optimized at a whole different level. To summarize, the quality of the material, and the technical support and customization offered has had the customers pleasantly surprised. GBM: Describe, in your own words, how you think the cooperation with GAIA is working so far: KH: I think that we (Mitsubishi) and the team from GAIA have established a very good relationship, based on mutual respect for each other’s experience and expertise, and a willingness to work for the common good of the cooperation. What have made the biggest impression on me is the innovative technology that GAIA has managed to develop, and the market-oriented approach where adjustments to customer feedback and requirements are dealt with quickly and efficiently. The commitment to the US market and the customers have been excellent, and it’s something that customers feels and appreciates. GBM: Thank you, Ken for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with us, and to share your insights into the US market. For those interested in learning more about the US market for plastics, the below links can help with a better understanding of the ambitions laid out by the current administration: Sustainable Management of Plastics | US EPA Mobilizing-Federal-Action-on-Plastic-Pollution-Progress-Principles-and-Priorities-July-2024.pdf ( whitehouse.gov ) Published date 2 okt. 2024 Category Newsletter