Food waste · Packaging 2

2 sustainable materials from food waste that can be used for packaging.

001
Cruz Foam packaging

A compostable protective packaging foam that uses chitin derived from crustacean by-products.
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A chitin-based bio-composite foam. Considered as a replacement for expanded-plastic cushioning in packaging.

Manufacturer
Cruz Foam (United States)

Evidence
Manufacturer documented

Feedstock
Bio-based · Food waste

Checked
2026-08-09
002
traceless granulate / coating

A plastic-alternative material based on natural polymers extracted from grain processing residues.
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A material made by converting grain processing residues into a natural polymer.

Manufacturer
traceless materials (Germany)

Evidence
Manufacturer documented

Feedstock
Agricultural waste · Bio-based · Food waste

Checked
2026-08-09