re8 develops materials based on renewable materials, so-called bioplastics and biocomposites, and markets them as substitutes for fossil-based materials within the global plastic industry.
Bicomposites under the brand name Cefibra will be the first material-concept for the market. Research at Chalmers University of Technology has led to a method of reinforcing plastic materials with natural fibers, resulting in a strong, stiff and light material with a green profile.
Thomas Bräck
re8 is an Encubator Portfolio Company from CSE class of 2007.
Material Technology
Antal Boldizar
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Sven Hultins gata 9C, Gothenburg
Solution
Posibla - Biodegradable Film
Posibla offers film-producers a 100% renewable and biodegradable material in the form of a pellet. The pellet is starch based and acts as a good gas barrier.
The material can be used in a variety of applications. One use is that it can replace plastics in existing applications in order to increase the environmental aspect and impact of the product. Examples of potential existing products include: bags for waste disposal, protective packaging around vegetables, barrier layers in packages, etc. However, the new composition of material also provides the opportunity to create new products that can gain advantage from the specific characteristics of the biodegradable film. Examples of potential new products are soluble packages for food applications, bug traps, etc.
