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Normec OWS is the global market leader in the biodegradability and compostability testing of different types of material. We also offer a wide range of additional services such as auditing, controlling & sorting waste, life cycle assessments and other sustainability studies. We work according to high quality standards. Over the past 30+ years, we have built up a lot of expertise and are recognized by all certification bureaus worldwide in the field of biodegradable or compostable materials. We actively participate in many certification and standardization committees, as well as European projects and international conferences.

Nova Biochem is developing sustainable alternatives to traditional petrochemicals using waste streams from pulping and agriculture. We have recently scaled up to a pilot using a water-based clean process to convert waste lignin into bio-based chemicals and building blocks.

NOVAMONT is the world’s leading company in the sector of bioplastics and biochemicals obtained through the integration of chemistry, environment and agriculture. It promotes a new model of bioeconomy in the logic of the circular economy, not only based on efficiency and sustainable use of renewable resources, but also as a factor for territorial regeneration. Under the brand name MATER-BI it produces an innovative family of proprietary bioplastics, which are biodegradable and compostable according to the European standard EN 13432.

OCEANIUM is developing food and nutrition products and marine-safe, home compostable bio-packaging materials from sustainably-farmed seaweed. Utilizing an innovative green chemistry, Oceanium will produce a home compostable, marine-safe bio-packaging material to replace current food packaging which has no end of life solutions. Oceanware will be 100% natural and its end of life solution is to be disposed of with food waste which will then be composted for soil health or for anaerobic digestion for energy. Unlike competing feedstocks for packaging, such as fossil fuels or corn, Oceanware will be processed close to seaweed farms. Seaweed does not require land/water/fertiliser, it sequesters carbon and removes excess nutrients from surrounding waters.

PARKSIDE is a pioneer in the development and commercialisation of a leading range of industrial and home compostable packaging solutions that provide a credible alternative to landfill for traditional flexible packaging. The high barrier packaging and lidding designs are suitable for a wide range of market sectors, including snack, confectionery and ambient food applications such as coffee and dried goods. Developed under the Park-2-Nature brand, Parkside’s compostable laminates are robust and durable, just like traditional plastic packaging, and are rigorously tested for eco-toxicity and a host of other criteria against EN 13432. They are also accredited from TUV (formerly Vincotte) and are available in a range of aesthetic options including white, matt, clear, metallised and kraft and can be fully colour flexographic printed.

PIONEER GROUP is the UK’s most sector-focused life sciences ecosystem, dedicated to empowering innovation and growth – sustainably. We provide high-quality lab and office space, bespoke accelerator programmes, launch and scale-up training, and direct access to esteemed industry leaders and investors. Across our life science locations in the UK and Ireland, we house and nurture companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals. Our infrastructure and expertise enable companies tackling planetary and human health challenges to maximise their impact, fostering an environment where innovation flourishes. With a commitment to advancing sustainable solutions, Pioneer Group is proud to support organisations driving meaningful progress.

PLANGLOW For more than three decades, multi-award-winning Planglow has been a leading supplier of catering labels, compostable packaging and food labelling software. In 2011 we introduced our first environmentally-friendly packaging range, today we offer five branded collections of compostable packaging and labelling for grab-and-go and hot takeaway foods. All of our packaging is made from compostable materials, even the clear window film is derived from renewable plants rather than oil-based plastic. The plant based laminate is fully certified to the European (EN13432) norms for compostable packaging and is also certified as home compostable. Working with bio-processing experts, we are able to offer our clients a closed-loop solution for disposing of food and packaging waste on site.

PlantSea is a UK-based biotechnology company developing sustainable, seaweed-derived materials to replace traditional plastics and reduce environmental harm. Their products include biodegradable, compostable films, seaweed-infused paper and packaging, and agricultural materials, all designed to mimic the performance of plastics without polluting the environment.

PROMATERIAS is a leading European manufacturer of sustainable products and solutions for the circular economy. With a history of more than 60 years in packaging manufacturing, Promateris has gained regional leadership and top manufacturing expertise in packaging production. Promateris Group invests in developing sustainable packaging products and solutions for the circular economy, R&D and end-of-life solutions. The company also operates a plant dedicated to manufacturing specialty compounding for technical applications, and is active in Bucharest, Valencia and Warsaw through commercial offices and distributors in more than 10 countries. We are dedicated to offering highly customised solutions for retailers, HoReCa and waste management companies.

PROTEVAN helps SME’s manage the transition to series production, with sustainability as the core principal, and circularity the ultimate goal.