GAIA Biomaterials have achieved certification for their limestone-based bioplastic material Biodolomer, making it compostable according to BPI in the USA. Previously, it received a similar European certification from TÜV Austria.
– CEO Peter Stenström emphasizes the significance of this dual certification, stating, “Now we can show brands and customers that Biodolomer is certified by the two most respected authorities in the world.”
Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is renowned in North America for providing third-party verification of compostable products and packaging, including Biodolomer. Their certification mark confirms compliance with ASTM’s compostability standards and ensures scientific evidence backs claims of compostability.
The current BPI Certification covers Biodolomer for film applications, with additional certifications in progress.
“We have been producing Biodolomer for nine years,” states CEO Peter Stenström. “Unlike many other bioplastics, it is not derived from farmland materials but is instead based on abundant limestone.”
“Biodolomer does not contribute to microplastic pollution and can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil plastics if incinerated.”
Biodolomer finds application in various film-based products, from grocery bags to farming uses. Its versatility extends to thermoforming, blow molding, and 3D printing, allowing for a wide range of single-use products like drinking straws, bottles, and food containers. Minimal adjustments enable its use in existing plastic production lines.
In light of the world’s plastic waste issue, recycling alone is insufficient. Compostable materials, especially in food and drink packaging, play a crucial role in the solution without requiring new infrastructure.
“A common recycling concern is food packaging contaminating waste streams. BPI-certified materials like Biodolomer eliminate this issue,” notes Stenström.
Based in Helsingborg, Sweden, Gaia Biomaterials counts investment firm Latour and Swedish state-owned fund Almi Invest Greentech among its owners.
