Alkivio produces biodegradable biocomposites from paper, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. Their material mimics the properties of plastic in production and use, while also being compostable for environmentally conscious disposal.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional plastics pose significant environmental challenges due to their reliance on fossil fuels, persistence in the environment, and contribution to pollution. Many alternatives lack the performance characteristics required for various industrial applications, hindering widespread adoption.
Solution
Alkivio provides a range of biodegradable biocomposites, branded as AlkiPaper, derived from paper, including paper production residues. These materials offer a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics, matching their technical and aesthetic performance in manufacturing processes like injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, 3D printing, and blow molding. Alkivio's biocomposites are designed to be biodegradable and compostable under controlled conditions, reducing environmental impact at the end of the product lifecycle. The company also offers biocompounding services, prototyping, and advisory services to assist companies in developing more sustainable products and production processes.
Target Audience
Alkivio's primary customers are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics for various industrial applications.
Features
- Biocomposites formulated from paper and paper production residues
- AlkiPaper materials designed to be biodegradable and compostable
- Biopellets compatible with injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, 3D printing, and blow molding
- Customizable coloring options for biocomposites
- Prototyping and advisory services for sustainable product development
- Patented technology for transforming paper into biocomposites