Algreen: the 1st seaweed based laminated packaging sustainably designed for people and planet

2015年，塑料标签产生了60，000公吨此类包装废物，其中包含17，000公吨在英国使用的铝。它们通常由化石燃料衍生的原始塑料、粘合剂、污染物和油墨制成。据估计，一些层压包装形式每年增长10%至15%（WRAP，2011）。然而，由于层、涂层和污染物的复杂混合，它们非常难以回收。根据联合国的可持续发展目标到2030年，所有使用的材料都将是可持续的，目标是全面引入不需要任何新化石燃料的包装。（目标12：确保可持续的消费和生产模式）。我们的愿景是使用我们的海藻减少层压包装中的塑料废物进入环境-根据以地球为中心的设计，基于层压包装，以支持公司提供依赖海藻的产品。Algreen设计完全生物基层压包装，模仿塑料层压包装的性能/美学。Bioplastics Europe强调生物降解材料是开发更循环系统和供应链的关键组成部分。Algreen致力于支持联合国的可持续发展目标，包括清洁水和卫生设施、负责任的消费和生产、气候行动、水下生活、陆地生活以及为实现这些目标而建立的伙伴关系。减少包装中塑料废物的最有效方法是使用破坏性较小的替代生物基材料。我们的解决方案利用了生物化学领域的世界级进步，为塑料层压包装创造了一种有形的、可扩展的替代品。该项目与政府新的清洁增长和绿色复苏优先事项保持一致，并提供以植物为中心的设计，以配合我们客户的海藻产品组合。该项目将建立在为期6个月的以植物为中心的设计和Al绿色创新的基础上，我们将承担：·以人为本和以地球为中心的设计层压包装，以配合我们客户的海藻产品组合。实验室内测试，评估性能和耐用性，与塑料、环境性能和制造过程中的压力相似。·可制造性评估以优化配方，确保Algreen能够满足制造要求。·制定GTM战略，并与主要利益相关者进行磋商，例如已签署塑料协议的制造商/品牌，如联合利华，可口可乐和BPF，以告知层压包装的发展。我们将向FSA寻求有关软包装和薄膜食品安全法规的建议。·用LCA证明我们的环境要求。

Plastic labels generate 60,000 metric tons of such packaging wastes containing 17,000 metric tons of aluminum used in Great Britain in 2015\. They are typically made of fossil-fuel-derived virgin plastics, adhesives, contaminants and inks. Some laminated packaging formats are estimated to be growing by between 10% and 15% per year (WRAP, 2011). However, they are notoriously difficult to recycle due to a complex mix of layers, coatings, and contaminants. According to the United Nations' sustainable goals (World Without Waste) by 2030, all materials used will be sustainable, the aim being to fully introduce packaging that does not require any new fossil fuels (Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns).Our vision is to reduce plastic waste from laminated packaging entering the environment using our seaweed-based laminated packaging to support companies providing seaweed-dependent products, according to planet-centred design. Algreen designs fully biobased laminated packaging that mimics the performance/aesthetic of plastic laminated packaging. Biodegradables were highlighted as a critical component in developing more circular systems and supply chains by Bioplastics Europe. Algreen aims to support the UN's sustainable development goals, including clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, and partnership for the goals.The most effective way to reduce plastic waste from packaging is to use alternative biobased materials that are less destructive. Our solution takes advantage of world-class advancements in biochemistry, creating a tangible, scalable alternative to plastic laminated packaging. It aligns with new government priorities for Clean Growth, Green Recovery and provides planted-centred design to align with our customers' seaweed products portfolios.This project will build on 6-month planet-centred design and innovation on Algreen, we will undertake:• People&planet-centred designed laminated packaging to align with our customers' seaweed-based product portfolios.• In-lab testing to assess performance and durability like-for-like to plastic, environmental performance and pressure under manufacturing processes.• Manufacturability assessment to optimise formulas to ensure Algreen can meet manufacturing requirements.• Build a GTM strategy and carry out consultations with key stakeholders e.g manufacturers/brands that have signed the Plastics Pact such as Unilever, CocaCola and BPF to inform laminated packaging development. We will seek advice from FSA regarding food safety regulations on flexibles and films.• Validate our environmental claims with an LCA.