Amylo produces starch‑derived polymer pellets that can be processed on standard blown‑film extrusion lines to create high‑strength, moisture‑barrier packaging films. The material matches the performance of conventional petro‑plastic films while being fully home‑compostable, recyclable with paper, and having a low embodied carbon footprint. It offers packaging manufacturers and consumer‑goods brands a renewable, drop‑in alternative without requiring new equipment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional packaging relies on petrochemical-derived plastics that are non‑degradable, generate high greenhouse‑gas emissions, and contribute to persistent environmental pollution. Manufacturers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint face limited alternatives that match the mechanical strength and barrier performance of traditional plastics at scale.
Solution
Amylo converts abundant natural starch into engineered polymer pellets through a proprietary, patent‑pending chemical modification process. The resulting starch‑based material exhibits mechanical strength and moisture/barrier properties comparable to conventional plastics, enabling its use in blown‑film and coating applications. These pellets are fully home‑compostable, non‑toxic, and can be recycled with paper, allowing multiple reuse cycles. Because the feedstock is inexpensive and widely available, Amylo’s technology supports large‑scale production while maintaining a minimal CO₂ footprint. The material integrates seamlessly into existing packaging supply chains, offering brands a drop‑in, renewable alternative without requiring new equipment.
Target Audience
Primary customers are packaging manufacturers and consumer‑goods brands that require sustainable, high‑performance film or coating solutions for food, beverage, and retail products.
Features
- Patent‑pending chemical modification of native starch to produce high‑performance polymer pellets
- Pellets compatible with standard blown‑film extrusion lines and future coating processes
- Mechanical strength and moisture‑barrier performance on par with conventional petro‑plastic films
- 100 % home‑compostable end‑of‑life pathway, meeting ASTM D6400/EN 13432 standards
- Recyclable with paper streams and reusable up to five‑six cycles, reducing raw‑material demand
- Low embodied carbon due to renewable feedstock and energy‑efficient processing
- Scalable production using globally available starch sources, enabling cost‑effective mass manufacturing