Material composition
Investigating bio-based and organic formulations to explore alternatives to conventional fossil-based material systems.
Better material choices. A more responsible lifecycle.
Balancing performance in use, manufacturing requirements and what happens after use.
The challenge today
Plastic production still relies on fossil resources.
Plastics Europe’s 2026 analysis provides a 2024 snapshot of global production. The material mix highlights the need to develop alternatives and plan for the full lifecycle.
459.3 Mt
of plastics produced worldwide in 2024
Estimated production, including virgin and recycled plastics.
84.3%fossil-based
- 84.3%Fossil-based
- 9.0%Post-consumer recycled
- 6.1%Pre-consumer recycled
- 0.6%Bio-based & bio-attributed
Design priorities
Performance and impact belong in the same brief.
Resistance during use
A material must fulfil its function. Resistance, manufacturability and suitability are assessed for the intended application.
Defined end-of-life response
All of our products are water soluble, biodegradable and compostable. Each is evaluated with its own material and test conditions.
Material-specific behaviour
The conditions matter.
| Material family | Reported behaviour | Conditions and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible films | Water soluble | The film dissolves in hot or cold water in 15 seconds or biodegrades in nature within 30 days. |
| Nonwoven material | Water soluble | Dissolves in hot or cold water in 15 seconds and biodegrades in nature within 45–60 days. |
| Solid material | Biodegradable | Biodegrades in nature within 90 days. It is also water soluble. |
| EVOH alternative | Water soluble | Dissolves in hot or cold water within 15 seconds. Biodegrades in nature. |