GAIA BioMaterials manufactures Biodolomer, a limestone-based biodegradable material that mimics the properties of plastic without leaving microplastics and significantly reduces CO2 emissions during decomposition. Their products, including pouches, trays, and bottles, provide sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic packaging, addressing the environmental impact of plastic waste.
Funding
$6.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional plastic materials contribute significantly to environmental pollution due to their persistence, creation of microplastics, and high CO2 emissions during decomposition. The accumulation of plastic waste poses a threat to ecosystems and necessitates sustainable alternatives.
Solution
GAIA BioMaterials offers Biodolomer, a limestone-based biomaterial designed to replace conventional plastics across various applications. Biodolomer mimics the properties of plastic while ensuring complete compostability and a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions—up to 80% less—during decomposition. This material eliminates microplastic pollution and integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing processes, providing a sustainable alternative for flexible films and rigid products. Biodolomer is available in several grades tailored for specific applications and certified for compostability under EU and US standards.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers in the packaging, serviceware, and agricultural industries seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, as well as companies aiming to comply with emerging regulations on single-use plastics.
Features
- Limestone-based composition for reduced environmental impact
- Complete biodegradability, leaving no microplastics
- Up to 80% reduction in CO2 emissions during decomposition
- Excellent processability on conventional blown film lines
- Down gauging potential to 10-12 μm for thin film applications
- Good mechanical properties, including wet strength and welding properties
- Printable with water-based flexo printing
- Complies with European foodstuff legislation for food contact (EU Directive 10 / 2011 / EC with amendment 2023/1442)
- Available in lenticular pellets supplied in 1-ton big bags
- Grades certified for home and industrial composting (BPI, DinCertco)