REGEN water-based compostable coatings for fibre-based packaging
REGEN is a water-based compostable coating for fibre-based packaging such as paper and cardboard. The formulation is customizable to match application-specific performance needs and is derived from renewable resources. REGEN is designed to fully break down in composting environments and supports sustainability objectives with TUV biobased certification. The technology is at TRL 5, reflecting successful pre-commercial production and ongoing validation activities.
Overview
REGEN is a compostable coating solution for fibre-based packaging materials such as paper and cardboard. The water-based coating is customizable, enabling tailoring to specific application requirements. Derived from renewable resources, REGEN coatings are intended to support sustainability goals and hold TUV biobased certification, making them suitable for environmentally focused packaging solutions.
Technical specifications
- Water-based formulation: Supports environmentally friendly application and disposal.
- Customizable properties: Tailored to meet specific requirements for different packaging applications.
- Compostable: Designed to fully break down in composting environments, reducing environmental impact.
- Renewable resources: Certified biobased materials support sustainable supply chains.
Technology readiness level
REGEN compostable coatings have achieved a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5, indicating successful pre-commercial production and ongoing validation projects with industry partners such as Michelman, Innofibre, and CNRC.
About Bosk Bioproducts
Bosk Bioproducts is a Canadian company that develops and manufactures compostable, bio-based materials as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. Utilizing its proprietary FlexCarbon technology, the company converts non-food grade industrial byproducts, such as bio-sludge from paper manufacturing, into polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers. These are then processed into the brand REGEN, a ready-to-use bioplastic resin that is food-contact and cosmetic certified. The material is designed to be compatible with standard plastic manufacturing equipment, including injection molding, thermoforming, and extrusion blow molding, allowing manufacturers to adopt it without requiring new machinery.
By offering a circular economy solution, Bosk helps businesses reduce their environmental footprint and combat plastic waste. Its materials are fully compostable, providing an eco-friendly end-of-life cycle that contrasts with conventional plastics. The company targets sectors requiring sustainable packaging and consumer goods, aiming to improve product value while addressing climate change by potentially avoiding significant greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional alternatives. Supported by government initiatives, such as funding for scaling production capacity, Bosk works to integrate its sustainable biomaterials into the existing plastic processing value chain.
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