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

Compostable Biodolomer biomaterial behaves like plastic and feels like plastic. But it results in some 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. Biodolomer compounds can be used in injection molding machines with only a few adjustments to the settings. GAIA startpage Injection Molding All injection molding Featured injection molding grades If it can be molded, you can make it better for us all Regardless of what comes out of your injection molds, odds are it is plastic products: Disposable cutlery, bottle caps, toothbrushes, coat hangers, toy soldiers, the little yellow things that hold the concrete reinforcement in place… If the products you make are disposable, you can get rid of the plastic. Now. Just put compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial in the injection molding machine and make a few adjustments to the settings, and everything you produce will become biodegradable. And your customers will stop being part of the problem and become part of the solution. Biodolomer® compound by GAIA BioMaterials behaves like plastic and feels like plastic. But it results in some 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with injection molding using the Bidolomer® compound: Cutlery See product Caps and capsules See product Clips & ties for plants See product Shotgun wads See product Golf tees See product Bottles and jars See product Coat hangers See product Combs See product Load more Biodolomer® I 900236 Biodolomer® I 900236 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the injection molding process. See grade Biodolomer® I 900362 Biodolomer® I 900362 is an injection molding grade for for soft, flexible applications. See grade Materials Under Development GAIA is currently developing several different materials for various applications. See grade Biodolomer® I 900392-7 Biodolomer® I 900392-7 is an injection molding grade for for medium, flexible applications. See grade Load more Injection Molding

Making toys with compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastics will drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. The function remains the same, but if a product accidentally finds itself in nature, it will biodegrade and disappear without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Toys Toys Toys are a never-ending source of joy for children of all ages. But plastic toys are also a source of pollution. They create a lot of waste and use a lot of resources. And if they find themselves in the wrong place, they will stay in nature for a very long time. By making toys out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial, you drastically energy use and CO2 emissions, while still achieving precisely the same function. And the real benefit is that instead of a plastic product that can add to garbage mountains, and ocean pollution, you get a product that will biodegrade and disappear by itself. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

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

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