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

Replacing plastics with compostable Biodolomer biomaterial for drinking bottles drastically reduces waste and CO2 emissions without compromising quality or functionality. If disposed of in nature by accident, the drinking bottle will biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Drinking bottles Drinking bottles Drinking bottles are often made out of plastic. That creates a lot of waste and uses a lot of resources. And if they find themselves in the wrong place, they will stay in nature for a very long time. By having drinking bottles made out of 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

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

Making medical packaging and trays in compostable Biodolomer biomaterial instead of plastics can drastically reduce waste and CO2 emissions without compromising function. Once used, the packaging and trays can be composted. GAIA startpage Medical packaging and trays Medical packaging and trays Disposable medical packaging is used in large volumes in the healthcare sector. From sterilized instruments in pouches to trays for the distribution of medication, syringes, etc. All this uses natural resources and results in large amounts of waste. By using compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastic for production you reduce waste, resource usage, and CO2 emissions. While still achieving exactly the same function. And you get waste that can be put in the compost! Contact us

Någonstans har du antagligen sett en sak som säger att den är komposterbar. Fast den ser ut som och känns som plast. Och nu undrar du antagligen över hur i hela fridens namn det går till. Och det ska vi förklara. GAIA startpage Som plast. Men absolut inte. Hej och välkommen hit! Någonstans har du antagligen sett en sak som säger att den är komposterbar. Fast den ser ut som och känns som plast. Och nu undrar du antagligen över hur i hela fridens namn det går till. Och det ska vi förklara. Saken du sett (om dess QR-kod tog dig hit) är nämligen gjord av Biodolomer. Det är ett komposterbart material som en osedvanligt klok man vid namn Åke Rosén har utvecklat. Det tillverkas av oss på GAIA Biomaterials i Helsingborg. Biodolomer består av bland annat av krita och vegetabiliska oljor. Krita är ett av världens vanligaste material och finns i stort sett överallt. Vi gör Biodolomer i små granuler eller pellets som sedan används av de som tillverkar själva saken. Granulerna värms upp och kan användas i samma processer som om de var av plast. Saker som tillverkas av Biodolomer känns som plast. Fungerar som plast. Men Biodolomer är komposterbart. Och hållbart. Alltså både hållbart som i ”Hållbart för planeten” och ”Hållbart för tuffa tag”. En bärkasse av Biodolomer kan du använda fler gånger och sedan fylla med matavfall och slänga i hemkomposten. En kruka av Biodolomer kan du gräva ner med själva plantan. En ölmugg av Bidolomer klarar av att du sätter dig på den och sedan går och ber om en öl till i samma mugg. Ett fiskenät av Biodolomer som sliter sig försvinner i havet och blir inte till ett spökgarn. Och om du har saker som måste brännas (som till exempel inom vården för smittorisken) så ger Biodolomer 80 % mindre CO2 än plast när det brinner. Och det bryts inte ner till Mikroplaster som ju är ett av de stora miljöproblemen idag. Det är helt enkelt ett jättebra material. Som man kan göra krukor, bärkassar, muggar, sugrör, pärlplattor, förkläden, matlådor, skoskydd, engångsbestick, odlingsväv, fiskenät, galgar och allt möjligt av. Och som försvinner av sig själv. Vi tycker det är lysande. Hoppas du också tycker det. Ibland får vi frågor. Här är några svar. Vad menas med komposterbar? Det betyder att en produkt som är tillverkad av Biodolomer® bryts ner till jord, vatten och koldioxid på samma sätt som trädgårdsavfall eller matrester. Biodolomer är certifierat för hemkompost av TÜV Austria enligt EU standard. Det betyder att du kan lägga bärkassen i din hemkompost där den bryts ner till organiskt material utan att lämna några skadliga rester. Ju varmare det är desto snabbare bryts den ner. Ska man inte återvinna plast istället? Det vore ju bra om all vanlig plast återvanns. Men det gör den inte. Inte på långa vägar. De flesta använder sina bärkassar som soppåsar där de senare hamnar i förbränning istället för återvinning. Vid förbränning ger Biodolomer upp till 80 % lägre utsläpp av koldioxid än plast. När man bränner avfall bildas det dessutom försurande ämnen, bland annat svavelsyra. För att neutralisera detta tillsätter man kalciumkarbonat, men bärkassar av Biodolomer innehåller redan det. Återvunnen plast kan vid första anblick verka som ett bra val men plastens kvalitet försämras vid varje återvinning. Det betyder att ny plast måste tillsättas och till slut kan den inte återvinnas alls. Då måste den förbännad och då blir det ett stort bidrag till växthuseffekten. Dessutom tillsätts det kemikalier när plast återvinns för att rena den, vilket kan vara skadligt för både miljö och människa. Var finns krita? 25 % av jordskorpan består av Krita eller Kalcium-karbonat. Så det är minst sagt ganska lätt att hitta. Det är med andra ord en lättillgänglig och naturlig resurs som återskapas i större mängder än som konsumeras. Vi tar kritan så lokalt som möjligt. Varför välja Biodolomer istället för papper ? Till skillnad från papper fungerar bärkassar av Biodolomer i alla väder. Biodolomer fungerar som kasse i både vått och torrt och regnar inte bort. Kassar av Biodolomer är sega och hållbara och tappar inte sina handtag. Bärkassar av Biodolomer tar upp till 25 % mindre plats än motsvarande papperskassar, det sparar en massa utrymme i butikerna. Dessutom innebär det även mindre utsläpp och mindre transportkostnader. Är Biodolomer som en traditionell plast? Nej säger vi, eftersom Biodolomer är nedbrytbar och hemkomposterbar och inte lämnar några mikroplaster. Om det inte lämnar några mikroplaster vad blir det istället? Mikroplaster är ett elände. När Biodolomer bryts ner omvandlas det till vatten, koldioxid och mulljord. Var tillverkas bärkassen? Både materialet Biodolomer och bärkassen produceras i Helsingborg. Så genom att välja Gaia kassen stödjer du lokal produktion och svenska arbetstillfällen. Samtidigt som du får en hållbar och pålitlig produkt. Hur mycket vikt kan påsen bära? Den är testad och godkänd för 12 kg av det statliga bolaget RISE. Det uppfyller svensk standard. Published date 18 jan. 2024 Category News