When Suvi Haimi and Laura Tirkkonen-Rajasalo looked around their bathrooms, they both saw the same thing: a problem. Aware of the ever-growing amounts of single-use plastic that fills our lives and seas, they set out to find a solution.
As biochemists specializing in biomaterials, Suvi and Laura came up with a sustainable alternative to plastic.
Sulapac® is both beautiful and functional. Like nature. It biodegrades fully without leaving permanent microplastics behind. Sulapac® can be processed with existing plastic product machinery, making the switch from conventional plastic to an eco-friendly alternative easier than you might think.
Designed like nature
Nature knows best. That’s why we design Sulapac materials to mimic the beauty, usability and circularity of nature.
Beautiful
UNIQUE LOOK & FEEL
Beautiful natural appearance based on unique combination of raw materials.
Functional
OUTSTANDING USABILITY*
Suitable for various applications including luxury packaging and food contact products.
MASS-PRODUCIBLE
Processable with existing plastic product machinery.
PREMIUM QUALITY
Advanced technical support and quality assurance to ensure premium outcome.
- All raw materials comply with the food contact requirements of the EU legislation.
Sustainable
BIO-BASED
The bio-based content in each recipe is maximized.1
DESIGNED TO REDUCE PLASTIC POLLUTION
Sulapac can be digested by naturally occurring microorganisms. It doesn’t leave permanent microplastics behind.2
NO PERMANENT MICROPLASTICS
Can be digested by naturally occurring microorganisms. Doesn’t leave permanent microplastics behind.
INDUSTRIALLY COMPOSTABLE
Recyclable via industrial composting (EN 13432). Check local recycling instructions.
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED
Made of responsibly sourced sustainable raw materials. We use feedstock from industrial and agricultural side streams as much as possible.3
SAFE FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET
The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms nor to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.4
LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT
Based on eco-design, climate conscious raw materials and manufacturing.5
1) USDA Bio-based certification in progress. 2) Biodegradation of 48%–59% in 280 days in the marine environment (30C)(ASTM D6691). Tested according to ASTM 5511 (accelerated biodegradation in the landfill, 37C): 68% relative biodegradation in 160 days reached for Sulapac Universal. 3) Our wood originates from certified forests. We always follow our strict Policy for Sustainable Sourcing. 4) Ecotoxicity and threshold values for heavy metals tested according to EN 13432. All raw materials comply with the food contact requirements of the EU legislation. 5) 0,42 CO2eq/kg for Sulapac Universal (critically reviewed cradle-to-gate LCA performed by an independent third-party consultancy). Carbon footprint of polypropylene is typically around 1,7 CO2eq/kg.
Sulapac Materials
Sulapac® materials can be used with existing plastic converting machinery, enabling a practical and resource efficient transition towards a cleaner future.
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Sulapac® Ready-made products
Ready-made Sulapac® products are designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding customer segments and are available from our partners worldwide.
Packaging
Cosmetics
Material and packaging for oil and water based cosmetics.
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Supplements
Material and packaging for supplements.
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Single-use products
Straw
Sustainable, yet non soggy straw.
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Scientific background
Deep dive into our material features and learn about the scientific criteria and validation behind our statements.
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A brief guide on compostability
Sulapac is recyclable via industrial composting. Read our brief guide on compostability covering the process and its benefits, standardization, the compostability testing of Sulapac, and the communication of the compostability claim.
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Material highlights
1.5%
100%
Universal
A drop-in solution for most production lines and molds.
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3.1%
77%
Universal Flex 30
Beautiful and functional material, ideal for complicated designs like knives and forks.
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2.6%
82%
Universal Flex 35
For thin-walled structures with good impact strength.
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2%
100%
Premium
The luxurious choice with unique look and feel.
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2.2%
85%
Premium Flex 40
The luxurious choice with unique look and feel.
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1.1%
98%
Barrier
Barrier material for water-based emulsions.
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69%
Flow
The bio-based material for extrusion.
HQ : Finland