The startup develops biodegradable products made from materials that dissolve in water, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics and polythene packets. By offering cost-efficient and eco-friendly solutions, the company addresses the environmental impact of plastic waste.
Funding
$11.5M 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
The accumulation of plastic waste poses a significant environmental threat, with traditional plastics persisting for hundreds of years and contributing to microplastic pollution in ecosystems and the food chain. Single-use plastics, in particular, contribute heavily to this problem due to their short lifespan and widespread use.
Solution
Solutum Technologies Ltd. offers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics with its innovative, biodegradable material designed for flexible packaging. This material can replace resin in existing converting processes and offers multiple end-of-life options, including industrial composting, compatibility with existing recycling systems, and complete biodegradation in soil and water, leaving no microplastics or toxic residues. Solutum's material also boasts high tensile strength, enabling down-gauging for material savings and contributing to waste reduction at the source.
Target Audience
Solutum serves packaging manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives, as well as companies in the communications, defense, and automation industries looking to minimize the environmental impact of their packaging.
Features
- Biodegradable in water, soil, and compostable in industrial facilities, certified by TÜV OK
- Compatible with existing recycling infrastructure
- High tensile strength allows for down-gauging up to 50%, reducing material usage
- Customizable material properties to fit specific flexible packaging applications
- Excellent gas and absolute oil barrier properties
- Printable surfaces and ability to be tinted or transparent
- Contributes to achieving 6 out of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)