Eco Bio® Croatia has developed an innovative biopolymer made from fruit and vegetable waste. It is an environmentally-friendly, non-toxic alternative to single-use flexible plastic which can be composted at home.

Established after several years of research, their EU-patented production process has come up with a material with mechanical characteristics similar to conventional plastics. Not only that, it also addresses two major environmental challenges: food waste and plastic pollution. The Eco Bio® biopolymer is a circular solution that transforms food waste into valuable material resources that diverts organic matter from landfills and creates a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products.

The biopolymer is available in the form of granulates, film and bags. The bags are just as strong as conventional plastic bags.

The material dissolves in hot water in under a minute, or in cold water or soil within one to six months, leaving no toxic residues or nano particles.

The manufacturing process has a 0 CO₂ footprint. Furthermore, by using foodwaste which would otherwise end up in a landfill, the technology reduces CO₂ and methane emissions.

Once dissolved, the material can be used as a biopigment or fertiliser.