Seaweed-based biodegradable films as sustainable alternatives to PVOH and PVA in personal care, laundry, and packaging, addressing plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly products.
Environmantal impact of PVA and single-use plastics in laundry and personal care products
75%
of PVA is released back into our soil and waterways after water treatment
Polyvinyl alcohol’s persistence in the environment poses a threat despite treatment, with 75% re-entering ecosystems, being no longer considered plastic-free It is also actively being banned in parts of the world and as a result, all the brands are seeking alternatives.
Sea-weed based, water-soluble pods as a sustainable alternative
Plantsea’s seaweed based water soluble pods are completely natural, plastic free, low carbon, and cause no harm nor it introduces toxins to the water system. Designed as a superior alternative to PVOH, a petroleum-derived film with a high carbon footprint linked to microplastic pollution and aquatic harm, these pods support a cleaner environment.
Significant reducstion in plastic pollution and carbon emissions
100%
plant-based
In a scoping Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), PlantSea pods showed a 99.5% reduction in CO2e compared to traditional HDPE bottles. With over 1.2 billion plastic bottles discarded annually in personal care, replacing just 5% of these with PlantSea pods could displace nearly 2.95 million tonnes of CO2e.
In the U.S. alone, more than 8,000 tons of PVA enter the environment each year; replacing 5% with PlantSea pods would prevent 400 tons of this harmful material from polluting ecosystems. PlantSea not only reduces plastic usage but also dramatically lowers the carbon footprint associated with packaging.
PlantSea provides biodegradable packaging for:
- Brand and manufacturers in laundry products
- Personal care product companies
The benefits of PlantSea biodegradable packaging
The pods are stable for 12 months, ensuring they remain effective until fully immersed in water.
By replacing harmful plastic packaging, PlantSea helps companies enhance their brand image, meet growing consumer demand for sustainability, and comply with increasingly strict environmental regulations.
Sandbox Program
Batch #9
HQ Country
United Kingdom
Area
Sustainable Materials
Industry
Packaging & Containers Manufacturing
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