Biodegradable

Lygos develops scalable, high-performance, sustainable ingredients to help clients meet sustainable innovation targets. By combining biology, chemistry and application expertise, the company creates cost-effective, bio-based material solutions that improve performance and make sustainability a functional attribute.

Footprint specializes in plant-based fiber solutions to replace rigid plastics in food packaging. With a focus on freezer, microwave, and oven-safe applications, Footprint’s mission is to remove plastic from food-contact materials, creating packaging that is fully biodegradable The company's patented technologies provide moisture and oil resistance, extending the shelf life of frozen goods from 12 to 18 months.

PlantSwitch is a startup with a mission to replace all petroleum-based single-use plastics with plant-based alternatives. PlantSwitch's proprietary technology upcycles agricultural residues into plant-based resin that can be used to manufacture nearly all types of plastic products. According to the company, their home-compostable resin can fully break down in backyard compost within 12 months, leaving behind no microplastics.

Plasticfri is a Swedish-based startup developing sustainable packaging solutions from agricultural waste, wild plants, non-edible plants, and wood fibers. The company’s innovative approach is setting a new standard by creating a new generation of advanced natural materials beyond plastics. By using waste, residues, and side streams, Plasticfri supports a circular economy and reduces pollution.

Polygreen Group is a Israel-based startup developing environmental superabsorbent polymers (eSAPs), which are biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional synthetic polymers. Polygreen's core innovation offers high absorbance capabilities while being environmentally sustainable. The eSAPS developed by Polygreen decompose naturally, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional polymers used in similar applications.

RinoTec™ is an advanced microbial pesticide developed by ProFarm Group, a subsidiary of Bioceres Crop Solutions. This biodegradable microbial pesticide is designed for use in corn, cotton, soy, and wheat crops, offering a safer alternative for humans and the environment than conventional pesticides. 

NEFFA (New Fashion Factory) is a Dutch startup focused on creating nature-inspired textiles and technologies. The company has developed MYCOTEX®, a biobased material derived from mycelium (mushroom), offering a natural, leather-like feel without attempting to mimic leather directly. The material flexibility and thickness can also be tailored to specific products. Similar to dope dyeing, pigments are added directly into the biomass for efficient coloring.

Blueview is a footwear company owned by Algenesis, a material science and technology company intended to manufacture renewable and biodegradable plastic material from algae. Blueview footwear is made with Soleic™ Technology, a high-performance, renewable, and fully biodegradable polyurethane plastic made from plants. The process starts with algae oil and other raw materials from the algae growing partners and other biological sources and converting them into bioplastic at the molecular level in the lab.