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An Innovative Startup Developed Packaging Made From Tree Bark From Around The World, A Sustainable Alternative To Replace Plastic And Reduce Environmental Impact.
The startup Bpacks, based in the United Kingdom, announced an innovation that promises to revolutionize the packaging industry and combat the environmental crisis. The company developed packaging made from 80% industrial by-products, based on tree bark, that is fully compostable and capable of replacing plastic in various sectors.
The proposal aims to combine sustainability, efficiency, and practicality, following the principles of the circular economy.
Funding To Advance Sustainability With New Packaging
Recently, Bpacks completed a pre-seed funding round, raising 1 million euros. This amount will allow for progress in research and development of its technology, in addition to accelerating large-scale production.
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According to the founders, Mikhail Skalkin and Lev Bolshakov, the mission is to provide a viable and accessible solution to reduce the global dependence on conventional plastics made from petroleum.
The developed packaging is not only sustainable. It has significant technical advantages. For example, it can be composted at home, eliminating the need for complex recycling or disposal infrastructure.
Additionally, its antibacterial material extends the shelf life of perishable food by up to an additional seven days, reducing food waste by up to 42%.
Versatile Features
According to Lev Bolshakov, the packaging is highly adaptable and can be used in sectors such as food and beverages, cosmetics, and household products.
Furthermore, its formula is compatible with existing industrial machinery, allowing for a smooth transition for manufacturers looking to adopt more sustainable solutions without significant investment in new technologies.
“Our goal is to facilitate the change. Companies do not need to reinvent their production chains. We offer an alternative that not only reduces environmental impacts but also brings competitive advantages,” explains Bolshakov.
Two Crises, One Solution
Bpacks is not only combating plastic pollution. The proposal also aims to significantly reduce food waste. According to the startup, extending the shelf life of perishable food is a vital contribution to supermarkets, manufacturers, and consumers. In financial terms, this can represent a significant reduction in inventory losses and an improvement in results for companies in the food sector.
This dual impact is what makes Bpacks’ technology so promising. The combination of environmental sustainability and economic benefits strengthens the appeal of the solution to investors and industrial partners.
Where Did The Idea Come From?
The startup was founded in 2022 in Serbia, after the founders identified the potential of industrial by-products, such as tree bark, which are often discarded. Based on this underutilized resource, Bpacks created a unique formula that combines sustainability with practicality.
“Tree bark is abundant and often discarded as waste with no value. We saw an opportunity to transform this material into something useful and environmentally responsible,” says Mikhail Skalkin, co-founder of the company.
The founders’ vision was clear: to create a solution that was not only environmentally friendly but also economically viable for producers and consumers. This pragmatic approach attracted not only investors but also important partners in the industry.
Partnership With Gomex
One of the main examples of the application of Bpacks’ technology is the collaboration with Gomex, a major retail chain in Serbia with over 300 stores. This partnership demonstrates how the adoption of sustainable practices can be integrated into the consumer goods sector.
According to Dimitrije Stojanović, CEO of Gomex, the partnership with Bpacks aligns with the company’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. “Bpacks packaging not only reduces waste but also extends the shelf life of products. We are setting a sustainability standard that can inspire the entire sector,” says Stojanović.
Expansion and Projections
The global rigid packaging market, valued at 218 billion dollars in 2023, is continuously growing and is expected to reach 366 billion by 2034. At the same time, the emerging segment of packaging made from wood waste has the potential to generate more than 100 billion euros in the coming years.
With an eye on this scenario, Bpacks plans to build a pellet factory by 2025, which will optimize its supply chain.
The company also plans to establish production units in Spain and enter the North American market, responding to the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
The founders estimate that with these initiatives, the company could generate revenues exceeding 40 million euros and achieve an EBITDA of 30% by 2028. This strategy reflects not only Bpacks’ ambition but also confidence in the positive impact of its solutions.
O Brasil tem as maiores reservas florestais do Planeta. Somos o pulmão do Mundo. Não savemos tirar proveito das enormes riquezas que temos. Só de madeira, fazendo o manejo das florestas, dava para atender quase todo o mercado internacional com um produto autorrenovável, sem a necessidade de destruir milhões de hectares de terra
e destruir a natureza para explorar imensas reservas de minérios, sobretudo metais ferrosos, para atender a demanda em vários ramos da atividade da construção civil e da atividade industrial em geral.
Poderíamis tbm tirar proveito para venda de créditos de Carbono com o manejo e reciclagem dos subprodutos das árvores como este caso do reaproveitamento das cascas, restos de galhos e folhas para produtos de embalagens e outros produtos.
Mas, preferimos desmatar e literalmente tocar fogo em nossas florestas em todos os nossos Biomas sem a mínima preocupação com o futuro de nosso país e inviabizar as futuras gerações.
Hoje, a única preocupação que temos é destruir nossas florestas para expansão da produção agrícola para atender o mundo e daqui uns tempos destruiremos nossas biomas e sermos um grande deserto e de grande potencial para alimentar o mundo, passaremos a ser um grande problema para abastecer o próprio mercado interno, já que temos um grande mercado interno para suprir.
Ou seja: eEstão reinventando a caixa de papelao! Rsrs….
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