GAIA startpage A few words with GAIAs new Application Engineer Jonatan Hofslagare A few words with… Jonatan Hofslagare, new Application Engineer at GAIA BioMaterials. GAIA BioMaterials (GB): You only started working for GAIA a couple of months ago, so understandably you still need to process your impressions, but how do you rate your experience so far? Jonatan Hofslagare (JH): I’m still in the honeymoon phase, so things might still change, but so far things have been everything I hoped for. And then some. I really look forward to getting into the nitty gritty of GAIA’s materials, and how I can help the customers utilizing them in the best way possible. GB: You have an extensive background within thermoplastics and packaging manufacturing, and it would it be fair to say that you are hitting the ground running at GAIA, so which previous experiences do you believe will benefit you the most in your new role? And for those not familiar with the work of an Application Engineer, what is your role? Jonatan Hofslagare, Application Engineer (Photo: Gaia BioMaterials) JH: I am very fortunate to have been working for two of the largest plastics manufacturing companies in Sweden before coming to GAIA, so I would like to think that I can contribute with the know-how necessary to move projects and processes forward. Now, I am not trying to suggest that the way I have done things previously is better than how things are currently done at GAIA, but I firmly believe that progress comes from being open to new ideas and impressions, and to value each others experiences and opinions. As the Application Engineer I will act as a Liaison Officer, working with the different people involved, inside and outside of the organisation, insofar that all information will pass through me. As such I am responsible for holding together and progressing the project from an operational point of view. GB: What made you want to work for GAIA? HA: I came across Biodolomer® while working for one of my previous employers during a few different projects, and I was impressed by the material. Now, I have worked with a substantial amount of bioplastics up until now, and most of them promise much more than their performance eventually deliver on, while Biodolomer actually worked as promised; both at the conversion and for the end use applications. I knew that if the opportunity ever arose, I would like to contribute to the ongoing development of the company and the materials. GB: Finally, what do you look forward to the most working for GAIA? JH: Getting to know more about Biodolomer® ranks high among my priorities, obviously, but I am also really looking forward to working with our customers. By better understanding their priorities and needs; why they are interested in compostable alternatives for their products and applications, and what they expect from Biodolomer®, I am convinced that I can help the process move forward towards a successful implementation. Published date 2 okt. 2024 Category Newsletter

GAIA startpage SISTERS EU PROJECT STOP FOOD WASTE CAMPAIGM #StopFoodWasteDay SISTERS EU Project Stop Food Waste Campaign #StopFoodWasteDay Stop Food Waste Day is an International Day of Action that takes place in April every year. The day aims to raise awareness about the issue of food waste and encourage people to take action to reduce the amount of food that is wasted around the world. Food waste is a major global issue, with an estimated one-third of all food produced for human consumption being lost or wasted every year. This equates to approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food, which could feed the world’s hungry four times over. Food waste also has significant environmental and economic impacts, including the generation of greenhouse gas emissions, water wastage, and increased food prices. The aim of Stop Food Waste Day is to raise awareness about the issue of food waste and encourage people to take action to reduce it. There are many simple steps that individuals can take to reduce food waste, such as planning meals in advance, buying only what is needed, and storing food correctly to extend its shelf life. Businesses and organizations can also take action to reduce food waste by implementing waste reduction strategies, such as composting, donating surplus food to those in need, and working with suppliers to reduce overproduction. From April 17-28th, SISTERS EU Project organises a D&C campaign with many actions and exciting collaborations in order to raise awareness of food loss and waste at the consumption stage of the #FoodValueChain ! #SISTERSStopsFoodWaste Giveaway 👉Would you like to win this kit of #sustainable containers made 100% of recycled #organic materials to carry your food anywhere you go? 🗳️ Participate in the SISTERS #StopFoodWaste giveaway by following the steps below: 1. Follow SISTERS in Instagram! Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Crdd1TAAgRT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 2. Mention one person in the comments (the more you comment, the more chances to win!) 3. Describe with 3 emojis how you combat #FoodWaste ! 💪EXTRA POINTS: share this post in your stories! ⏱️The giveaway closes on Friday, May 5th! RUN & START COMMENTING! SISTERS is an EU funded Horizon 2020 project The project started on November 2021. It will last 4 years and gathers 18 partners from 8 different European countries: AITIIP Centro Tecnológico (ES)-project coordinator, Agence BM-services (FR), Riberebro Integral S.A. (ES), PROEXPORT (ES), Munster Technological University (IE), Rebus Labs AG (CH), CARBIOLICE (FR), BIO-MI d.o.o (HR ), ITC Packaging s.l . (ES), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (SE ), Natureplast SAS (FR), EROSKI (ES), Fondazione Edmund Mach (IT), Laboratori Archa s.r.l. (IT), Enco Consulting s.r.l . (IT), INNOVARUM (ES), Safe Food Advocacy Europe A.S.B.L . (BE) and GAIA BioMaterials (SE). Follow the project social media channels: Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101037796 Gaia BioMaterials is a Swedish company that develops and produces biodegradable biomaterials. With our patented material, Biodolomer®, we are revolutionizing the plastics industry and contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet. Biodolomer® is inspired by a half-a-billion-year-old packaging design from Mother Earth – the egg. Read more . Copyright © 2023 Gaia Biomaterials AB, All rights reserved. Bunkagårdsgatan 13, Helsingborg, Sverige Published date 12 juli 2023 Category Press release (non regulatory)

Food waste bags GAIA startpage Food waste bags Food recycling is becoming bigger and bigger. However, using paper for food waste bags is not optimal as they are not liquid-proof proof and hygiene becomes an issue. By making the bags out of Biodolomer® biomaterial you get a liquid-proof solution that can be composted along with its contents. One that looks and feels like plastic but isn’t. Contact us

GAIA startpage Welcome Louise! Welcome Louise! Louise Knutsson is Gaia Biomaterial’s new sales manager for our home market – Sweden. 22 years old she does not come across as your average B2B sales manager but Louise is not an average person. – I’ve been a car saleswoman with Tesla for some time, and I really like the sales process, Louise says. – When you identify the customers’ needs or problems and can find and offer a solution for them. That’s a great feeling. When the customer gets a great solution, you get both an order and the feeling of helping someone, Shifting from consumer sales to B2B is a challenge she looks forward to. – It’s like the next step in sales, and one that I have been wanting to take for some time. – I want to make a difference, and I want to work with companies that are disruptors and have solutions that can lead to change. That’s what I liked with Tesla and that’s what I like with Gaia Biomaterials. Louise will primarily work with ready-made products such as grocery/waste-bags and aprons, and team up with sales staff from distributors.– I look forward to seeing our country from every angle and to learn about what really matters for customers.– And to see much more plastic being replaced by compostable Biodolomer. Published date 12 sep. 2024 Category News

Shotgun wads GAIA startpage Shotgun wads The wad between the gun and the shot in a shotgun shell flies out when a shot is fired. As the wad is mostly made out of plastic, every shot results in plastic being spread out in nature, where it will stay for a very long time. Using compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial instead of plastic will make the wad biodegrade and disappear by itself. Leaving no microplastics. Contact us

GAIA startpage Merchant Leads the Way in Sweden: Starts with Compostable Grocery Bags Before Tax is Removed Filip Cronberg runs ICA Kvantum in Klippan. Despite the so-called “plastic bag tax” not disappearing until November, he has already started selling compostable grocery bags from Gaia Biomaterials. – We completely stopped using regular plastic bags several years ago and switched to compostable bags from Gaia, says Filip Cronberg. But when the plastic bag tax was introduced, the authorities decided that it would also apply to compostable bags. This was totally insane, but it made us completely switch to paper bags. It has now been decided that the tax will be removed starting November 1. Already today, ICA Kvantum in Klippan has reintroduced compostable carrier bags. – Both the customers and we have missed them, and now we are bringing them back. Even though there will be a few months where they are still taxed, – They are much better than the paper bags. They take up less space, hold much better for heavy goods, and are not moisture-sensitive. You can reuse them at least 10 times. And – they are compostable. The bags are made from Gaia Biomaterials’ material Biodolomer, which is based on limestone. Biodolomer is used for a variety of products as a replacement for plastic and paper and is certified compostable both in the EU and the USA. It does not produce microplastics and, if incinerated, emits up to 80% less CO2 than regular plastic bags. – Our bags removed at least 20 million plastic bags per year from the Swedish market and we completely replaced plastic at many retailers, says Peter Stenström, CEO of Gaia Biomaterials. – But when the plastic bag tax came, we pretty much shut down all production. It’s nice that lawmakers have now come to their senses. And even more fun that Filip and ICA Kvantum in Klippan are leading the way! Published date 10 juni 2024 Category Press release

Biodolomer® T 900353 GAIA startpage 900353 Biodolomer® T 900353 is a biodegradable biomaterial developed for the thermoforming process, with focus on drinking cups. Bidolomer® T 900353 is based on renewable resources. Biodolomer® T exhibits the following properties: • High strength and stiffness • High water vapor transmission rate ( WVTR ) • High melt strength: MFI (190 °C, 2.16 kg): 4 g • Good thermal stability up to 200 °C • Good processability on conventional sheet extrusion lines up to 180 °C Trials are always recommended to assess the quality of the final product. Property Unit Test method Grade 900353 Typical Basic Material properties of grade 900353 Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Biodolomer® T fulfills the requirements of the existing standards for compostable and biodegradable polymers because it can be degraded by microorganisms. The biodegradation process in soil depends on the specific environment (climate, soil quality, population of microorganisms). Food Regulatory Status Biodolomer® T is one of the few compostable polymers, that complies in its composition with the European foodstuff legislation for food contact, EU Directive 10 / 2011 / EC with amendment 2023/1442. Specific limitations and more details are given on request. The converter or packer has to check the suitability of the article for the application. Form supplied and Storage Biodolomer® T is supplied as lenticular pellets in big bags. Temperatures during transportation and storage may not exceed 60 °C at any time. Storage time of unopened bags may not surpass 12 months at room temperature (23 °C). Applications Biodolomer® T has been developed for the conversion to extruded films from 0.3 - 8 mm thickness using a sheet extrusion process with subsequent thermoforming operation. Typical applications are packaging film for cups, trays, boards, and other thermoformed containers or articles. In view of numerous factors influencing the functionality and shelf life of Biodolomer® films and finished articles made thereof, the production parameters have to be tested by the converters before utilization. Note The information submitted in this document is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally binding assurance for a special purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. Datasheet updated 2024-06-12 9:30 (supersedes all previous editions) Download as PDF

Biodolomer® F 900387 GAIA startpage 900387 Biodolomer® F 900387 is a biodegradable biomaterial for film blowing applications. It is developed for the production of bubble wrap and similar products. Biodolomer® F 900387 certified for home composting.. It is basically a compound of a biodegradable aliphatic aromatic copolyester (PBAT), minerals, and plant based oils. Biodolomer® F offers a great down gauging potential needed for thin film applications. Biodolomer® F exhibits the following properties: • Processing temperature between 150 - 175 Celsius • Excellent process-ability on conventional blown film lines • Down gauging to 10 μm possible, typical thicknesses: 18 - 120 μm • Good mechanical properties • Wet strength (e. g. Organic waste bag applications) • Excellent welding properties • Decor printable by water based flexo printing • Certified biodegradable at ambient temperatures up to 70 μm • Ready to use grade Trials are always recommended to assess the quality of the final product. Property Unit Test method Grade 900387 Typical Basic Material properties of grade 900387 Certification of Compostability and Biodegrade Biodolomer® F fulfills the requirements of the existing standards for compostable and biodegradable polymers because it is degraded by microorganisms. Biodolomer® creates no microplastics. The biodegradation process in soil depends on the specific environment (climate, soil quality, population of microorganisms). Food Regulatory Status Biodolomer® F is one of the few compostable polymers, that complies in its composition with the European foodstuff legislation for food contact, EU Directive 10 / 2011 / EC with amendment 2023/1442. Specific limitations and more details are given on request. The converter or packer has to check the suitability of the article for the application. Form supplied and Storage Biodolomer® F is supplied as lenticular pellets in 1 t big bags. any time. Storage time of unopened bags is at least 12 months at room temperature (23 °C). Applications Biodolomer® F has been developed for the conversion to flexible films using the blown film process. In view of numerous factors influencing the functionality and shelf life of Biodolomer® films and finished articles made thereof, the production parameters have to be tested by the converters before utilization. Additionally, sufficient field tests are required to ensure the proper functionality of the articles made from Biodolomer® F. Note The information submitted in this document is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors of the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply any legally binding assurance for a special purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. Datasheet updated 2024-06-12 9:30 (supersedes all previous editions) Download as PDF

Job Listing GAIA startpage Career Sales Manager to GAIA BioMaterials Sales Manager to GAIA BioMaterials Take the opportunity to be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable development. Gaia BioMaterials are looking for a new colleague in the role as Sales Manager, focusing on the sales of our material Biodolomer in the European Market. Come and join our committed and dynamic team working to make a difference. Welcome with your application! We offer Joining GAIA Biomaterials offers a unique opportunity to engage with the development of Biodolomer—a groundbreaking material that combines the advantages of traditional plastics without their environmental impact. Our efforts, rooted in the visionary ideas of our founder, Åke Rosén, and supported by notable investors like Investment AB Latour, emphasize our commitment to a sustainable future. As part of our team in Helsingborg, Sweden, you'll receive a comprehensive introduction to not only our technology and operations but also our collaborative culture. This role spans across laboratory research, production, sales, and marketing, ensuring a deep understanding of our end consumers’ needs. By becoming part of our close-knit company, you contribute to our collective performance and product enhancement, fueling continuous growth and sustainable development. Latour's involvement guarantees a stable foundation and opens avenues for expansion and professional growth in line with our company's trajectory. We prioritize a thorough understanding of our industry, technology, and products, aiming to empower our team for personal and professional advancement while making a significant impact on sustainability. You will As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing and expanding our sales in the European market. Your key contribution will be as a stakeholder for business development and your ambition is to add value to the organization and drive development both strategically and operatively. Part of your responsibilities is to managing business models and pricing, building, and maintaining a network of agents, distributors, and direct customer contacts. Furthermore, you will: Drive sales and looking for new leads Ensure agreed sales targets are achieved Visiting existing and new customers on a regular basis Represent Gaia BioMaterials at international fairs and events. Collaborate with partners to reach global markets. Contribute to product development projects and new applications for Biodolomer Coordinate all administrative activities between customers and the internal organization Offer technical advice according to ability and experience and liaise with R&D and back office as appropriate You are Your professional experience is characterized in sales toward Industrial & Consumer packaging accounts. You are driven and self-motivated, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and fostering strong relationships with customers. Your technical proficiency enables you to communicate complex product information in a clear and accessible manner, making you a trusted advisor to your customers. You are eager to delve into the lifecycle of biomaterials and polymers, from their design and production to their end use and recyclability, and you have a strong interest in how these materials can be innovated to reduce environmental impact. Your passion for sustainable development is at the core of your professional ethos, guiding your efforts to promote products and solutions that contribute to a greener, more sustainable world. Since the role requires engaging with a global audience and driving international sales initiatives, you are proficiency in English. You are also ready to travel within your area of responsibility. Want to know more? We are collaborating with Nexer Recruit regarding this recruitment. Please contact recruitment consultant Johanna Värmfors at johanna.varmfors@nexergroup.com , or +46 730 821 230 if you want to learn more about the position. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Since we are working with Nexer on this recruitment, we are unfortunately not able to receive applications sent directly to GAIA. Instead, please apply here . Sales Manager .pdf Download PDF • 71KB

Hair covers GAIA startpage Hair covers Disposable hair covers are compulsory in many parts of the food industry and the health sector. And as all disposable plastic products they result in waste and micro plastics. If they are made by compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial you reduce both waste and CO2 emissions. While they will still have exactly the same function. And if they accidentally find themselves in nature, they will soon biodegrade, leaving no microplastics Contact us

GAIA startpage GAIA Earns BPI Certification for Biodolomer® T GAIA Earns BPI Certification for Biodolomer® T Following up the company’s impressive BPI certification for its Biodolomer® F film grades, in thicknesses up to 126 microns, GAIA continues its quest to conquer the hearts and minds of US consumers and companies by adding another BPI certification. This time for Biodolomer® T grades for thermoforming. (Photo: Genberg & Co) “With the BPI certification for Biodolomer® F, things were new for us, says GAIA R&D Manager Konrad Rosén. “It was the first time we certified a material with BPI, and although we were confident that the material would pass the certification, due to our previous experiences with TÜV Austria and DinCertco, there are always minor differences in the way the processes are structured, and the way results are viewed between the different certification bodies. This time around there were no uncertainties whatsoever.” The BPI certification is for 1000 microns and is based on the US ASTM D6400 standard, which is very similar to the European EN 13432 standard. With the new BPI certification, GAIA is rapidly building a reputation as a company that is serious about entering the US market. The company now holds BPI certifications for both thermoforming-, as well as film blowing materials, and has received FDA Authorisation for its materials for use with foods. Please find the certification document in the certificates section of our website here . Published date 2 okt. 2024 Category Newsletter

Aprons GAIA startpage Aprons Disposable aprons are used in large volumes both in the healthcare sector and in the food industry. And they result in large amounts of waste. By having aprons made out of compostable Biodolomer® biomaterial you reduce both waste and CO2 emissions. While still having exactly the same function. And if they accidentally find themselves in nature, they will soon biodegrade, leaving no microplastics. Contact us