We should all be enjoying plastic-free food packaging in 2022 and Indonesian startup Evoware is working on it. The social enterprise seeks to promote sustainable lifestyles through cutting-edge biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastic products.
Evoware holds circular economy as a core value and a leading motivator for their business. The brand claims that its plastic-free food packaging is "biodegradable, compostable and even safe to be consumed." There are two streams of products here. One is the Ello Jello—edible cups that are ideal for parties and events, made from seaweed and other plant-based materials. The second is seaweed-based packaging that is disposable and edible, coming in sheet format.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Circular Economy Packaging
- Companies can explore opportunities in circular economy packaging by developing sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastic products.
- Edible Packaging
- Exploring edible packaging made from seaweed and other plant-based materials can offer disruptive innovation opportunities for food packaging companies.
- Seaweed-based Packaging
- Investing in seaweed-based packaging that is disposable and edible can provide sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions for various industries.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage Industry
- The food and beverage industry can adopt biodegradable and edible packaging to provide sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions to consumers.
- Packaging Industry
- Packaging industry players can invest in developing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic products to contribute to a circular economy and reduce waste.
- Events and Hospitality Industry
- The events and hospitality industry can explore the potential of edible cups made from seaweed as a new and eco-friendly way to serve food and drinks.
