Gaia Biomaterials has appointed MFI Polymers as their commercial representative in Brazil. The company ís headed by Mercia Fernandes who holds a PhD in Polymer Science and specializes in sustainable polymer solutions.
Gaia Biomaterials from Sweden produce Biodolomer – a limestone based alternative to plastic that is fully compostable and leaves no microplastics. “The Brazilian market for sustainable alternatives to fossil plastic is huge,” says Fernandes.
“The size of the country makes it difficult to create an infrastructure for recycling, and therefore, there is a big interest in compostable solutions – such as Biodolomer.”
Dr. Fernandes has a lengthy academic background in polymers and has focused her research on sustainability and degradable materials for several years.
“When I found Gaia Biomaterials, it was what I had always looked for — a genuine compostable alternative with very high quality and, more importantly, that leaves no microplastics. I see the most significant potential in rigid materials for straws and cups and flexible film materials for packaging in the food industry, agriculture, and plastic bags.”
According to Dr Fernandes, the market is currently flooded with products that are marketed as sustainable. Yet, these are often accompanied by inaccurate information or a lack of a clear understanding of key environmental concepts.
“For a researcher, explaining the difference between Gaia’s materials and others is easy. And once you explain it to people and they see and feel for themselves, you tend to have a “follower”.
“I am confident that many Brazilian businesses will transfer to Biodolomer in the coming years.
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