Infill for artificial turf made from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial removes the problem with microplastics. At the same time, it drastically reduces waste and CO2 emissions while still working just as well. GAIA startpage Infill for artificial turf Infill for artificial turf Artificial turf has revolutionized sports and made it possible to practice and compete all year round all over the world. But the environmental impact has led to the concept being more and more questioned. One aspect is the infill. The granules that are the “soil” under the “grass”. These granules wear out and need to be replaced and as they are worn out, microplastics are released into the underlying ground. Making the granules out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial removes this problem completely. At the same time it drastically reduces waste and CO2 emissions. While still working just as good. Contact us

Fishing nets made from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial instead of nylon will drastically reduce the problems with ghost nets and CO2 emissions. Biodolomer biomaterials have a density higher than water and will sink to the bottom, where they will biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Fishing nets Fishing nets Nylon fishing nets that get lost at sea are a big problem for maritime life. Ghost nets float around the oceans and become traps for mammals and fish killing hundreds of millions every year. Making nets out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial will drastically reduce this problem as they have a density higher than water and thus sink to the bottom of the ocean, where they will biodegrade and disappear. Leaving no microplastics and reducing CO2 emissions. An easy solution to a very big problem. Read more here: Gaia Biomaterials cooperate with Catchgreen regarding the development of Biodolomer fishing nets. On Catchgreen’s website you can find lots of information: 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

Making drinking cups 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 Drinking cups Drinking cups Drinking cups are a convenient option when real glasses are deemed too cumbersome. But drinking cups are a big source of pollution. They create a lot of waste and use many resources. And if they find themselves in the wrong place, they will stay in nature for a long time. Using compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastic drastically reduces waste and CO2 emissions. While still achieving precisely the same function. And anything that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

GAIA startpage 900442 Biodolomer® T 900442 Biodolomer® T 90442 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the thermoforming process, with focus on drinking cups. Bidolomer® T is based on renewable resources. Biodolomer® T exhibits the following properties: • Medium strength and stiffness • High water vapor transmission rate ( WVTR ) • High melt strength: MFI (190 °C, 2.16 kg): 7 g • Good processability on conventional sheet extrusion lines up to 180 °C • Printable without corona treatment Trials are always recommended to assess the quality of the final product. Property Unit Test method Grade 900442 Typical Basic Material properties of grade 900442 Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Biodolomer® T fulfills the requirements of the existing standards for compostable and biodegradable polymers because it can be degraded by microorganisms. The biodegradation process in soil depends on the specific environment (climate, soil quality, population of microorganisms). Food Regulatory Status Biodolomer® T is one of the few compostable polymers, that complies in its composition with the European foodstuff legislation for food contact, EU Directive 10 / 2011 / EC with amendment 2023/1442. Specific limitations and more details are given on request. The converter or packer has to check the suitability of the article for the application. Form supplied and Storage Biodolomer® T is supplied as lenticular pellets in big bags. Temperatures during transportation and storage may not exceed 60 °C at any time. Storage time of unopened bags may not surpass 12 months at room temperature (23 °C). Applications Biodolomer® T has been developed for the conversion to extruded films from 0.3 - 8 mm thickness using a sheet extrusion process with subsequent thermoforming operation. Typical applications are packaging film for cups, trays, boards, and other thermoformed containers or articles. In view of numerous factors influencing the functionality and shelf life of Biodolomer® films and finished articles made thereof, the production parameters have to be tested by the converters before utilization. Note The information submitted in this document is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally binding assurance for a special purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. Datasheet updated 2024-06-12 9:30 (supersedes all previous editions) Download as PDF

Compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial can replace plastic for all kinds of blow molded bottles and jars with just a few adjustments in production. The resulting products will be fully biodegradable, lower CO2 emissions by up to 80%, and won’t contribute to the microplastics problem. GAIA startpage Blow Molding All blow molding Featured blow molding grades How to blow-mold biodegradable bottles and jars. It would be a perfect world if all bottles were recycled, and the material re-used. But – that’s not happening. So, as you are waiting for mankind to change, we suggest you look at alternatives. Such as making bottles and jars out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial from GAIA Biomaterials. Our very own material that feels like plastic, can be used like plastic and works like plastic in production. But that is entirely biodegradable and results in some 80 % lower CO2 emissions than plastic. And that does not leave any microplastics. Bidolomer® compound can be used for all kinds of blow molded bottles and jars that are non-transparent. The only limitation is acidity and very long shelf life (we told you that they will de-compose…right?). So orange juice: No. Milk: Yes. And water and pills and powders and what have you. Just replace your plastic granules with Biodolomer® compound, make a few adjustments, and you (and your customers) become part of the solution – not the problem. Try it. It’s just like plastic. But not. Here are some products that are produced with blow molding using Bidolomer® compounds: Bottles and jars See product Drinking bottles See product Load more Materials Under Development GAIA is currently developing several different materials for various applications. See grade Load more Blow Molding

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 GAIA startpage Gaia Biomaterials enters Chile with compostable plastic-alternative material 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. “The market here needs new sustainable alternatives to fossil plastic, and we need it now”, says Christian Spoerer who is commercial director at Smartpack. “Biodolomer has proven to be a perfect match for us.”Chile recently passed a law that will ban all single-use plastic in several fields. The industry has been searching for materials that are non-plastic but that still has all the characteristics of plastic. Biodolomer is a Swedish plastic-alternative material that is based on limestone and that can be used for most applications where plastic is normally used. It is fully compostable and leaves no micro plastics when it decomposes. “Smartpack specializes in providing complete packaging solutions,” adds Spoerer. “We handle everything from production line design to machine installation and material supply. When we tested a ton of Biodolomer, it seamlessly integrated into our existing processes.”The company has just placed its first full container order of Biodolomer. The first products that will be made from Biodolomer in Chile is e-commerce shipping bags. “It is interesting to see the demand for our material in new markets around the world”, says Gaia Biomaterials CEO Peter Stenström. “Chile is so aggressive in the sustainable transition, and we are already in discussions with companies other Latin American countries." Published date 28 okt. 2024 Category News

Step-by-step guide for how to use Biodolomer® F bioplastic resin in a film-blowing process. GAIA startpage Film-Blowing Film blowing guide (also available on Youtube ) This guide is designed for companies not accustomed to producing with biodegradable biomaterials like Biodolomer®. Companies experienced in using other biodegradable biomaterials may find some or all of the steps included a bit repetitive. The guide uses an LDPE film-blowing machine, but HDPE film-blowing machines can also be utilized, provided that the air-cooling ring can be adjusted to accommodate the differences in material properties. The maximum residual time is 60 minutes at 170 °C. If the residual time has been exceeded, lower the temperature to 100 °C, let it stabilize for 60 minutes, and then slowly increase the temperature back to working temperature. The typical blow-up ratios of Biodolomer® are between 1:2.5 and 1:3. Technical center - Previous step Next step / Start the machine using your standard PE grade. Use the same temperature settings as you normally would for PE. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Film-Blowing

Wheel washer granules made with compostable Biodolomer biomaterial will eliminate the microplastic problem associated with using plastic granules. Wheels and rims will be cleaned without compromising quality or function, but the resulting waste and CO2 emissions will be drastically reduced. GAIA startpage Wheel washer granules Wheel washer granules Wheels and rims are often cleaned with granules. A great system if it wasn't for the fact that large amounts of microplastics are being flushed out in the sewers. By making wheel washer granules out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial, you remove the microplastics altogether and drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. While still achieving precisely the same function. Contact us