Cooked away

The speciality: The packaging consists of Algae, are biodegradable, compostable and, if they are filled with food, can simply be cooked with it. Everything in one pot, hot water on top - done! Practical and sustainable at the same time.

A healthy approach to packaging

The algae material contains Vitamins, minerals and fibre. It is neutral in flavour and has a shelf life of up to two years. In addition to foodstuffs such as sandwiches, sweets, spices or powders such as coffee and tea, EvoWare also packs non-food products such as toothpick tins or hygiene products. For cold drinks, the company even offers edible cups called „Ello Jello“ - with flavours such as lychee, peppermint or green tea.

The packaging can be printed and coloured and dissolves on contact with hot water. However, edible packaging is not always safe to use as an outer packaging: EvoWare recommends that the Products to be used as inner packaging, to avoid hygiene problems. The edible solution is therefore ideal for directly consumable products or small packaging that is difficult to recycle.

A double benefit for Indonesia

The idea arose from a double problem in Indonesia: on the one hand, the country is one of the world's biggest producers of plastic waste and, on the other, it is one of the largest producers of seaweed. EvoWare creates a win-win situation with its edible packaging: Plastic waste is reduced and the value chain of local algae farmers is strengthened.

Algae require neither fertiliser nor much space for cultivation, are fast-growing and offer an additional source of income. The utilisation of seaweed in packaging also gives surplus material a useful function and thus supports the environment and the economy in equal measure.

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