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

Cover film for farming risks polluting the soil as they are not always recycled. When made with compostable Biodolomer biomaterial, waste and CO2 emissions are drastically reduced without compromising functionality. They will also biodegrade and disappear without leaving any microplastics in nature. GAIA startpage Cover film Cover film Cover film is used in very large quantities by farmers all over the world. Even if the goal is to recycle it, a lot will find its way into nature. Blown away, or just dumped at landfills, By using cover film made of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial waste and CO2 emissions are drastically reduced. While still achieving precisely the same function. And any film that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear. Leaving no microplastics. 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

Replacing plastics with compostable Biodolomer biomaterial in butter packaging drastically decreases waste and CO2 emissions without compromising quality or functionality. If disposed of in nature by accident, it biodegrades without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Butter packaging/wrapping film Butter packaging/wrapping film Wrapping 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, for butter packaging. One such alternative is compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial that 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

Making snuff jars out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastics will drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions without compromising function. They will also biodegrade without leaving any microplastics rather than adding to the garbage mountains and ocean pollution. GAIA startpage Snuff jars Snuff jars Snuff jars are sold in 100’s of millions and can be made out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastic. The function and production method are the same, but waste, energy use, and CO2 emissions are drastically reduced. 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

Plastic drinking straws are not always disposed of correctly. Drinking straws made from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions without compromising functionality. If accidentally left in nature, they biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Drinking straws Drinking straws Disposable drinking straws are a big 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 straws out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial, you drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. While still achieving precisely the same function. And a straw that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

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

Compostable Biodolomer biomaterial can replace plastics as lining in cardboard and paper boxes and drastically decrease waste and CO2 emissions without compromising function. If accidentally left in nature, the lining will biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Cartons and boxes Cartons and boxes Plastic lining of cardboard and paper boxes is a great solution. If it wasn’t for the environmental impact By using compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial for the lining you reduce both waste and CO2 emissions drastically. While still achieving precisely the same function. And if such a box accidentally finds itself in nature, the lining will biodegrade together with the paper. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

Plastic shotgun wads, when used, are dispersed in nature and stay there for a long time. Making the wads with compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastics will allow them to biodegrade and disappear without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Shotgun wads Shotgun wads The wad between the gun and the shot in a shotgun shell flies out when a shot is fired. As the wad is mostly made out of plastic, every shot results in plastic being spread out in nature, where it will stay for a very long time. Using compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastic will make the wad biodegrade and disappear by itself. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

Diapers made from plastics remain in nature for a long time if disposed of incorrectly and use lots of resources. Making them from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial reduces waste and CO2 emissions without compromising function. They also biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Diapers Diapers Diapers are a big 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 diapers out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial, you drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. While still achieving precisely the same function. And a diaper that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

Disposable plastic bibs generate a lot of waste and use lots of resources. Disposed of incorrectly, they remain in nature for ages. Bibs made from compostable Biodolomer biomaterial reduce waste and CO2 emissions. They don't compromise on function and biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Bibs Bibs Disposable plastic bibs are a great thing – but 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 the bibs 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 decompose and just disappear, leaving no microplastics. Contact us

Replacing plastics with compostable Biodolomer biomaterial for milk cartons will drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions without compromising function or quality. In addition, the entire milk carton will biodegrade without leaving any microplastics if accidentally disposed of in nature. GAIA startpage Milk Cartons Milk Cartons Plastic is an ingredient in milk cartons and protects the paper from the liquid. If such a carton is not recycled properly, the plastic prevents it from decomposing. But this plastic can be replaced with compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial. If such a carton accidentally finds itself in nature, it will soon biodegrade, leaving no microplastics. Plus you drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions. Contact us