The world's first entirely biobased multi-layer flexible pouch packaging that is both recyclable and biodegradable to reduce the carbon emission and support single-use plastics waste reducing for food industry

在英国，塑料袋每年产生89.5万吨废物，产生27亿公斤二氧化碳当量。它们通常由化石燃料衍生的原始塑料、涂料、粘合剂、污染物和油墨制成。小袋是瓶子、食品和化妆品包装的重要组成部分，具有产品信息，然而，由于层、涂层、粘合剂和污染物的复杂混合，它们很难回收。我们的愿景是使用由藻类制成的塑料袋，减少塑料袋中的塑料废物进入环境。Algreen是一种完全生物基的、可生物降解的、无废物的、压力敏感的袋子，模仿了塑料袋的性能/美学。欧洲生物塑料协会强调，可生物降解物是开发更多循环系统和供应链的关键组成部分。减少包装/小袋产生的塑料废物的最有效方法是使用破坏性较小的可降解材料。我们的解决方案利用了世界一流的生物化学技术，创造了一种有形的、可扩展的塑料袋替代品。它与政府的清洁增长、绿色复苏的新重点相一致，并解决了PACT的两个目标（通过创新消除SUP包装，提高可回收性和可堆肥性）。该项目将建立在Algreen的大量实验室测试基础上，我们将承担：*实验室测试以评估性能和耐用性，类似于塑料，环境性能和制造过程中的压力。*由伦敦帝国理工学院/CPI创新中心领导的可制造性评估，以优化配方，确保Algreen能够满足制造要求。*制定GTM战略，并在Algreen董事会顾问的支持下，与主要利益相关者（如已签署塑料公约的制造商/品牌，如联合利华、可口可乐和BPF）进行磋商，以告知袋的发展。我们会就软包装和薄膜上的食品安全法规向食品标准局征求意见。*用LCA验证我们的环保主张。

Plastic pouches generate 895,000t of waste and are responsible for 2.7bn kgCO2e annually in the UK. They are typically made of fossil-fuel derived virgin plastics, coatings, adhesives, contaminants and inks. pouches are an essential and agnostic part of the packaging for bottles, food products and cosmetics, featuring product information, however, they are notoriously difficult to recycle due to a complex mix of layers, coatings, adhesives and contaminants. Our vision is to reduce plastic waste from pouches entering the environment using our pouches made from algae. Algreen is a fully biobased and biodegradable, waste-free, pressure-sensitive pouch that mimics performance/aesthetic of plastic pouches. Biodegradables were highlighted as a critical component in developing more circular systems and supply chains by Bioplastics Europe. The most effective way to reduce plastic waste from packaging/pouches is to use alternative biodegradable materials that are less destructive. Our solution takes advantage of world-class advancements in biochemistry, creating a tangible, scalable alternative to plastic pouches. It aligns with new government priorities for Clean Growth, Green Recovery and addresses 2 PACT targets (eliminating SUP packaging through innovation and increasing recyclability and compostability). This project will build on substantial in-lab testing on Algreen, we will undertake:* In-lab testing to assess performance and durability like-for-like to plastic, environmental performance and pressure under manufacturing processes.* Manufacturability assessment led by innovation centre Imperial College London/CPI to optimise formulas to ensure Algreen can meet manufacturing requirements.* Build a GTM strategy and carry out consultations supported by Algreen board advisors with key stakeholders e.g manufacturers/brands that have signed the Plastics Pact such as Unilever, CocaCola and BPF to inform pouch development. We will seek advice from FSA regarding food safety regulations pouches on flexibles and films.* Validate our environmental claims with an LCA.