In many countries, there is a tradition of using very thin plastic grocery bags. One reason is to reduce plastic waste. However, as these bags often tend to be rather weak, double-bagging (using one bag inside another) is frequently practiced. GAIA startpage The Compostable Solution to Double Bagging The Compostable Solution to Double Bagging In many countries, there is a tradition of using very thin plastic grocery bags. One reason is to reduce plastic waste. However, as these bags often tend to be rather weak, double-bagging (using one bag inside another) is frequently practiced. Bags made from Biodolomer are different. To start with, they’re not plastic bags – they just look and feel like they are. Biodolomer is a compostable material based on limestone, patented in Sweden about 15 years ago. Biodolomer granules can be used in almost all production techniques where plastic is typically applied: film blowing, thermoforming, extrusion coating, injection moulding, etc. And it is particularly well-suited for bags of all kinds. A Biodolomer grocery bag is strong enough to hold up to 25 lbs and can be reused up to 25 times. It is certified compostable both in the USA and the EU – meaning it transforms into nutrient-rich mulch, full of essential minerals, even in a home compost. It does not produce any microplastics, and if incinerated, it results in around 80% less CO₂ than a regular plastic bag. On top of that – when you use Biodolomer in your production, you get higher output and consume less energy compared to traditional plastic.Drop us a line and we’ll show you how Biodolomer can help make your packaging more sustainable. Published date 24 apr. 2025 Category

Replacing plastics with Compostable Biodolomer biomaterial can reduce waste and CO2 emissions without compromising quality for nonwoven applications. If left in nature by accident, nonwoven applications made from Biodolomer biomaterial will biodegrade without leaving any microplastics. GAIA startpage Nonwowen Nonwowen The textile-like qualities of nonwoven materials make them very popular in many applications. From hygiene to construction and health care. Many of the products made of nonwoven are disposables made from fossil materials. Using a lot of resources and resulting in large quantities of waste as well as high CO2 emissions. By usingcompostable Biodolomer® biomaterial for nonwoven products waste and CO2 emissions are drastically reduced. While still achieving precisely the same function. And any product that accidentally finds itself in nature will biodegrade and disappear. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

We have gathered all our certificates on this page. GAIA starpage Technical center Certificates Find certificates Download certificate Food Contact Biodolomer F without calcium carbonate (Eurofins) Download certificate 1000 microns Biodolomer® T; Granules; Resin (BPI) Download certificate 126 microns Biodolomer® F; Granulates, Film Resin, Extrusion Resin (BPI) Download certificate Carrier Bag Capacity Test (ENG) Download certificate Food Contact Biodolomer (US FDA) Download certificate Food Contact Biodolomer T (Eurofins) Download certificate Food Contact Biodolomer F with calcium carbonate (Eurofins) Download certificate 1000 microns Biodolomer® T Seedling; Resin (Din Certco) Download certificate 1000 microns Biodolomer® T; Resin (Din Certco) Download certificate 1000 microns Biodolomer® I; Products (TÜV Austria) Download certificate 70 microns Biodolomer® F; Products (TÜV Austria) Download certificate 70 microns Biodolomer® F; Resin (TÜV Austria) Products Select production method Certificates type Select certificate type Grade Name Select grade Name Results(15) Clear filter load more Certificates

GAIA startpage 900480 Biodolomer® F 900480 Biodolomer® F 900480 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for film blowing applications. It is certified for home composting. It is basically a compound of a biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic copolyester (PBAT), minerals, and plant based oils. Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications like carrier bags, waste bags, aprons etc. Biodolomer® F exhibits the following properties: Processing temperature between 155 - 175 Celsius Excellent process-ability on conventional blown film lines Down gauging to 12 μm possible, typical thicknesses: 18 - 120 μm Good mechanical properties Wet strength (e. g. Organic waste bag applications) Excellent welding properties Decor printable by water-based flexo printing Certified biodegradable at ambient temperatures up to 70 μm Ready to use grade Trials are always recommended to assess the quality of the final product. Property Unit Test method Grade 900480 Typical Basic Material properties of grade 900480 Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Biodolomer® F fulfills the requirements of the existing standards for compostable and biodegradable polymers because it is degraded by microorganisms. Biodolomer® creates no microplastics. The biodegradation process in soil depends on the specific environment (climate, soil quality, population of microorganisms). Food Regulatory Status Biodolomer® F 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® F is supplied as lenticular pellets in 1 t big bags. any time. Storage time of unopened bags is at least 12 months at room temperature (23 °C). Applications Biodolomer® F has been developed for the conversion to flexible films using blown film process. In view of numerous factors influencing functionality and shelf life of Biodolomer® films and finished articles made thereof the production parameters have to be tested by the converters before utilization. Additionally sufficient field tests are required to ensure the right functionality of the articles made from Biodolomer® F. 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

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

Put compostable Biodolomer biomaterial filament in the 3D printer, make a few adjustments, and everything you produce will become biodegradable. It behaves like plastic and feels like plastic. 3D printing with Biodolomer filament also results in some 80 % less CO2 emissions and no microplastics. GAIA startpage 3D printing All 3d printing Featured 3d printing grades 3D printing the future 3D printing has opened doors to many new solutions. And just as in any other production, it is not always about making things that are made to last forever. On the contrary. Sometimes you want them to disappear after a while. Just put compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial in the printer and make a few adjustments, and everything you produce will become biodegradable. 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. Toys See product Load more Biodolomer® I 900236 Biodolomer® I 900236 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the injection molding process. See grade Load more 3D printing

Kassar från Gaia Biomaterials ser ut som, och känns som, plastkassar. De är tillverkade av Biodolomer som är gjort av kalksten (krita). GAIA startpage Komposterbara bärkassar från Gaia Biomaterials. Ge dina kunder något bättre än plastkassar KOMPOSTERBARA BÄRKASSAR AV BIODOLOMER - FRÅN SVERIGE Nu kan du erbjuda dina kunder en kasse som känns och används som en plastkasse. Men som inte är en plastkasse. Vad är grejen? När du känner på den är det svårt att förstå, men Gaia-kassen är baserad på krita. Ett av världens vanligaste material. Materialet den görs av heter Biodolomer och är utvecklat i Sverige. Det ger våra kassar en hel mängd unika egenskaper: • Komposterbarhet Kassarna är komposterbara i en helt vanlig hemkompost. Det betyder också att om de av misstag skulle hamna i naturen så bryts de ner. Det gör också att du kan använda dem för matavfall som du lägger i din egen kompost. När de bryts ner så avges bland annat kalcium. • Hållbara Känn på dem! Dra i dem. Lasta tungt. Detta är kassar som håller för flera vändor till affären. • Minimal klimatpåverkan När kassen används för sista gången – som soppåse – går den till förbränning. Och då vet du att den avger ca 80 % mindre CO2 än en vanlig plastkasse. • Inga mikroplaster Alla saker av vanlig plast – och även många av så kallade Bioplaster – avger mikroplaster när de slits eller mals ner. Men inte kassar eller andra produkter gjorda av Biodolomer. • Tillverkade i Sverige Både materialet Biodolomer och själva kassarna tillverkas i Sverige av Gaia Biomaterials i Helsingborg. Det ger korta transporter i hela värdekedjan. Detta är starka kassar som klarar last på upp till 12 kg och som kan återanvändas upp till 15 gånger. Du kan lägga en kasse direkt i hemkomposten och se den brytas ner. Produktinformation Tillverkare : Gaia Biomaterials, Helsingborg Material: Biodolomer Komposterbarhet: Certifierat komposterbar enligt BPI (USA) och TüV Austria (EU). Godkänt för direkt kontakt med livsmedel. Lastbärarförmåga: > 12 kg Återanvändning: > 15 ggr Mått: 320/200 x 600 mm Tjocklek: 36 mikron Vikt: 27 gr Antal/låda: 500 st Antal/pall: 25 000 st Hållbarhet: 12 månader Förvaras torrt och ej i direkt solljus. För gratis prover och mer information, kontakta: Louise Knutsson Sales Manager +46 (0)704 355 330 Louise.knutsson@gaiabiomaterials.com Published date 22 okt. 2024 Category

What if you sold your products in packaging that was as compostable as their contents? Food and beverages are the very essence of recycling. What we eat and drink sooner or later will decompose and be useful in a new cycle. But now we often put food and drink in packaging made of plastic. That will stay in the oceans or landfills for years and years and years…But the good news are that many food products can be put in packaging made of Biodolomer® from GAIA Biomaterials. Everything from milk bottles to meat trays. GAIA startpage Food & Beverage 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 Biodolomer® T 900290 Biodolomer® T 900290 is a thermoforming material suitable for trays, pots, plates, etc. See grade Load more All food & beverage Featured food & beverage grades What if you sold your products in packaging that was as compostable as their contents? Food and beverages are the very essence of recycling. What we eat and drink sooner or later will decompose and be useful in a new cycle. But now we often put food and drink in packaging made of plastic. That will stay in the oceans or landfills for years and years and years…But the good news are that many food products can be put in packaging made of Biodolomer® from GAIA Biomaterials. Everything from milk bottles to meat trays. Many of these disposable products can become biodegradable by switching the material used in manufacturing from plastic to Biodolomer®. They actually even becomes compostable. (Put a bag in the ground, wait a few months, and see what has happened). Trays and containers, grocery bags, bottles, jars…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, including film blowing, bottle blowing, thermoforming, injection, and extrusion coating. Here are some restaurant and catering products that can be produced using Biodolomer®: Cutlery See product Beverage cups See product Caps and capsules See product Aprons See product Coffee cups & lids See product Disposable plates See product Bottles and jars See product Drinking straws See product Load more Food & Beverage

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

There is a growing demand for sustainable thermoformed trays and clamshell packaging. At Gaia Biomaterials, we have developed a version of our limestone-based, compostable material, Biodolomer, that is suitable for sheet production up to 1 mm in thickness – perfect for thermoforming. GAIA startpage Non-Plastic Thermoforming and Clamshells Non-Plastic Thermoforming and Clamshells There is a growing demand for sustainable thermoformed trays and clamshell packaging. At Gaia Biomaterials, we have developed a version of our limestone-based, compostable material, Biodolomer, that is suitable for sheet production up to 1 mm in thickness – perfect for thermoforming. Using Biodolomer in your production can be the easiest way to transition to more sustainable packaging – making your packaging certified compostable and free from microplastics, while at the same time reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 80%. Biodolomer granules can be used in almost all production techniques where plastic is the norm: film blowing, sheet production/thermoforming, extrusion coating, injection moulding, etc. Recently, we installed our own production line for sheet roll stock in Sweden to meet the needs of a customer manufacturing trays for major medical companies. So we can safely say – it works like a dream. Get in touch, and we’ll send you samples. Published date 24 apr. 2025 Category

The UK’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, recently delivered a major policy speech addressing the climate crisis. In his speech, he highlighted biodegradable fishing nets as an example of initiatives made possible through British investments. These nets, developed in South Africa using Swedish material, have the potential to completely eliminate the problem of ghost nets in the oceans over time. GAIA startpage UK Foreign Secretary highlights biodegradable fishing nets made from Swedish material in policy speech UK Foreign Secretary highlights biodegradable fishing nets made from Swedish material in policy speech The UK’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, recently delivered a major policy speech addressing the climate crisis. In his speech, he highlighted biodegradable fishing nets as an example of initiatives made possible through British investments. These nets, developed in South Africa using Swedish material, have the potential to completely eliminate the problem of ghost nets in the oceans over time. Photo: Konrad Rosén – R&D Manager at Gaia Biomaterials, with the biodegradable fishing net. The Swedish company Gaia Biomaterials, based in Helsingborg, developed the bioplastic material – Biodolomer – which is used to produce the nets. The material is compostable and does not release microplastics. Biodolomer is used fpr a variety of applications, including grocery bags, disposable aprons, and drinking straws. For several years, the company has been working with South African company Catchgreen, supported by the UK Foreign Office, to develop a version of the material for the fishing industry: Biodolomer Ocean. “Fishing nets that end up in the oceans becom ghost nets and pose an enormous problem,” says Konrad Rosén, Head of Development at Gaia Biomaterials. “They can float around for hundreds of years, becoming deadly traps for marine animals while also releasing microplastics.” Gaia Biomaterials’ new material has been tested in Africa for several years, and has been used in inland fishing, seaweed, and coral farming in Kenya, a country with strict regulations on plastic use. Recently, the first complete net made from this material was finished and showcased at an international fishing exhibition in Iceland. Published date 2 okt. 2024 Category News

GAIA startpage Detta är inte en plastkasse. Nu slipper den äntligen beskattas som om den var det. Detta är inte en plastkasse. Nu slipper den äntligen beskattas som om den var det. Kassen på bilden är gjord av Biodolomer – ett material som vi på Gaia Biomaterials har utvecklat. Från och med den 1 november slipper den straffskatt. Biodolomer är komposterbart i hemkompost och ersätter plast. Basen är kalksten (närmare bestämt krita) och det är perfekt för starka bärkassar. När ”plastpåseskatten” kom blev vi först glada. Äntligen skulle fossil plast få bära sina kostnader. Mängden eviga plastpåsar i hav och natur skulle minska. Alla skulle inse att det finns moderna bärkassar som inte avger mikroplaster och som bryts ner och inte använder jordbruksmark för produktion. Men oj. Vilken lång näsa vi fick … Det visade sig att ”plastpåseskatten” inte alls var en skatt på plastpåsar. Den var ”skatten-på-bärkassar-som-inte-är-av-papper”. Våra svenska komposterbara kassar av krita fick samma skatt som om de var gjorda av fossil plast. Men importerade plastpåsar på rulle var fortsatt skattefria. Liksom de där plastpåsarna som alla kläder ligger i när de kommer till affären. Vårt problem var tydligen att vårt material känns som plast och fungerar som plast. Att det inte ÄR plast var oväsentligt. Över en natt dog marknaden. I Sverige. I andra länder var man lite klurigare. Trots att man har samma mål. Till och med i länder där man helt förbjudit engångsprodukter av plast säger man att ”Det där ni hittat på är ju faktiskt supersmart. Det ger samma funktion som en plastkasse – men utan problemen.” Under åren som gått har vårt material använts över hela världen för sugrör, påsar, odlingsfilmer, ölmuggar, bestick, förkläden, planteringskrukor, matförpackningar, flaskor och till och med fiskenät. Allt komposterbart. Utan att avge mikroplaster. Och upp till 80 % lägre CO2 utsläpp än fossila plaster vid förbränning. Nu den 1 november försvinner skatten tack och lov. I Helsingborg rullar maskinerna och vi anställer mer personal. Tyvärr försvinner skatten inte bara på kloka bärkassar utan även på de som inte är nedbrytningsbara. Nu gäller det att veta skillnaden. Både som kund i butiken och som inköpare. På våra kassar står det Gaia BioMaterials. Kontakta Louise Knutsson om du vil ha prover och mer info! +46 (0)704 355 330 Louise.knutsson@gaiabiomaterials.com Published date 28 okt. 2024 Category News