The project ran between October 2024 and March 2025
The need to replace fossil-based plastics in packaging and other products is significant. The company Cellofibers has developed an innovative concept to refine pulp into granules that can be fermented into a low-density material. This solution effectively reduces waste and energy losses from Blue Ocean Closures’ airlaid mats. By designing advanced cutlery that is more attractive than the options currently available on the market, there is potential to replace fossil-based plastics while reducing microplastic pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. The results demonstrate that it is possible to produce high-quality and visually appealing cutlery with mechanical properties comparable to those of existing products on the market. The sustainability assessment further indicates that cutlery made from Cellofibers granules and wetformed materials such as paper, pulp, and cardboard not only have a lower climate impact compared to single-use cutlery made from fossil-based plastics but are also more cost-effective.
Participants
Blue Ocean Closures AB and Cellofibers AB.
Budget
The project’s total budget was 1 MSEK.