Deforestation
Paper & fiber demand drives logging. Forest loss damages ecosystems and climate resilience.
The problem — what we're up against
Packaging choices have consequences: forests cleared, oceans clogged with plastic, and huge water footprints. We need alternatives that are scalable and sustainable.
Large-scale logging
Clear-cutting and commercial logging remove critical habitat and release stored carbon.
Plastic pollution
Single-use plastics persist in the environment and break down into microplastics.
Water stress
Conventional material production uses massive amounts of freshwater — something many regions can't sustain.
Our solution — grown from microbes
Bacterial cellulose is produced via fermentation, creating a dense, strong network that can be formed into packaging. It’s compostable, low-impact, and has a tactile, premium finish.
Key Advantages
- Compostable: Breaks down without microplastics.
- High strength: Lightweight but tear-resistant for many packaging uses.
- Low water footprint: Significantly less water compared with conventional paper production.
- Customizable finish: Smooth, textured, printed options for premium brands.
How it's made — simplified
Fermentation
Microbial cultures produce cellulose in controlled fermentation vessels.
Harvesting
Sheets are harvested, rinsed, and pressed to a targeted density and thickness.
Finishing
Surface finishes, texture, and any printing are applied using compost-friendly inks.
Impact — estimated metrics
The potential is huge.If this does not justify the swtich nothing will -
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Trees potentially preserved
Initial projections
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Litres of water saved
Compared with conventional paper for same packaging volume
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Kg plastic avoided
Reduced plastic use
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Material compostability
Compsoting begins in DAYS!
Technical specs (typical values)
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.3–1.2 mm | Customizable during pressing |
| Tensile strength | ~65–110 MPa | Usually stronger than plastic and paper |
| Water uptake | Moderate | just like conventional paper packages but is better with coatings |
| Compostability | Home/industrial | composting begins in as little as a week |
FAQ
YES.It is proven to be just as strong as plastic even stronger in certain cases.
degradations begins in as little as a week.
Yes. We recommend water-based inks and provide print profiles to preserve compostability.
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