INGA Plastic

INGA – The world’s first biodegradable plastic born entirely from CO₂

INGA is the next generation of sustainable plastics – it redefines sustainability in toys, cosmetics, food packaging, and consumer electronics. It is produced fossil-free and leaves no microplastics behind. INGA also shows the way in safe, aesthetic, stiff, and haptic premium plastics with a broad property window.

The CO₂-based production of INGA continues the long line of innovative PHA development. Through combining PHA polymers with additives and fillers, we are able to create a type of polyester plastic that is

• hydrophobic, which means it has water barrier resistance and doesn’t dissolve in water
• thermoplastic, which means it can be molten and reshaped, making it recyclable
• biodegradable according to established standards and certification schemes in marine, fresh water, soil, home composting, landfill, anaerobic digestion and industrial composting environments
• malleable and suitable for different processing methods like extrusion, injection moulding and dispersion coating.

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Biodegradable

in 7 environments

Cosmetics

Cosmetics come in many forms, from silky creams to mattifying powders. The need for clean, virgin plastic in cosmetics packaging creates stringent material requirements. The INGA PHA material has a broad property window, which makes it ideal for different applications in cosmetic packaging.

Food packaging

The requirements for plastic used in food packaging are extremely strict – the material has to protect the food in different conditions. PHA has excellent barrier properties: it has low water and oxygen transmission rates and high grease resistance, making it suitable and safe for food packaging.

Electronics

In its simplest form, PHA is a rigid and hard material. These properties make it perfect for applications such as home electronics and other electronic appliances.

Toys

All products involving children, especially toys, are strictly regulated. Materials used to manufacture toys have to pass extensive testing to ensure their safety. As PHA is used in other regulated applications such as medical devices and implants, it is also a suitable material for toys.