GAIA BioMaterials bags patent for PLA-free plastic
In Sweden, GAIA BioMaterials has received final confirmation on the approval of its European patent for polylactic acid-free film extrusion materials. Originally filed back in 2020, the patent covers a new and innovative line of compounds that don’t rely on PLA for its properties. Instead, it substitutes the PLA with a unique blend of biodegradable and compostable polymers and minerals.
Compounds based on the patent are already in use for applications such as carrier bags, fruit & vegetables bags, waste bags, and medical aprons, with several more under development or consideration. “Our customers have responded really well to the new materials developed under the patent,” Niklas Rosenkvist, Sales Director at GAIA, said in a press statement. “It shows that we as an organization not only are capable of identifying the needs in the market, but also deliver on them.”
Category: Chemicals & Materials
