Pulpex provides a patented, fibre‑based bottle made from sustainably sourced wood pulp that can replace PET and glass packaging for still beverages. The technology uses a high‑speed wet‑moulding process and a food‑grade internal coating, allowing manufacturers to produce renewable, low‑carbon bottles on existing filling lines and recycle them through standard paper/card streams.
Funding
$78.2M 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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Product
Problem
Consumers and brands are increasingly demanding packaging that reduces environmental impact, but existing options like glass, PET plastic, and recycled paper either have high carbon footprints, require complex recycling infrastructure, or are unsuitable for food and beverage safety standards.
Solution
Pulpex offers a patented, fibre‑based bottle made from sustainably sourced, PEFC‑accredited and FSC‑certified wood pulp. The bottles are produced via a high‑speed wet‑moulding process and coated internally with a food‑grade, proprietary layer that makes them compatible with still liquids. Being PET‑free and HDPE‑free, the containers are fully recyclable through standard paper/card recycling streams and degrade readily if not collected. The technology can be integrated into existing filling lines, allowing manufacturers to adopt the solution without major equipment changes. Pulpex licenses this technology to packaging producers worldwide, enabling large‑scale production of renewable, low‑carbon bottles that meet brand design requirements.
Target Audience
Primary customers are large consumer‑goods manufacturers and brand owners seeking sustainable packaging for still beverages, as well as packaging equipment manufacturers interested in licensing the fibre‑bottle technology.
Features
- Patented wet‑moulding process that forms single‑piece fibre bottles at industrial scale
- Internal food‑grade coating tailored for oil‑ or aqueous‑based products, ensuring safety and shelf life
- 100% renewable wood pulp feedstock with FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certifications
- PET‑free construction with a carbon footprint 90% lower than glass and 30% lower than PET
- Compatibility with existing bottle closures and brand graphics, including printable surfaces
- Standard paper/card recycling pathway; no new infrastructure needed, and natural biodegradability in the environment
- Production lines designed for high‑speed output, targeting >750 million bottles per year by 2025