Harmless-Dissolve is a truly compostable packaging that dissolves in warm water. UK-based Cyberpac makes the clear, compostable bag, which can be printed with biodegradable inks and fitted with a biodegradable peel-and-seal lip.
The Harmless-Dissolve bag is made of a water soluble polymer which completely biodegrades into naturally occurring substances in a landfill, dishwasher, washing machine, or a bowl of warm water.
Newsstand copies of the November issue of Creative Review magazine are packaged in the new dissolving bag bearing the words ‘This bag dissolves in water.’
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Compostable Packaging
- Opportunity to innovate on packaging solutions that dissolve or biodegrade, reducing landfill waste.
- Water Soluble Polymers
- Potential for new materials that can dissolve safely and effectively in water, expanding usage in various industries.
- Biodegradable Inks
- Opportunity to create more environmentally-friendly printed products by using inks that are biodegradable and non-toxic.
Where This Applies
- Retail and Consumer Goods
- Retailers can adopt compostable packaging to attract environmentally-conscious consumers and increase sustainability efforts.
- Printing and Publishing
- Printing and publishing companies can implement biodegradable inks to reduce their environmental impact and create more sustainable products.
- Food and Beverage
- Food and beverage companies can use compostable packaging to reduce waste and increase consumer trust in the quality of their products.
