Bio-based / Moldable

Vivomer

A vegan, compostable material made by microbial fermentation. Microbes generate granules in fermentation units, which are extracted, pelletised and moulded on standard equipment with natural pigments. Stated to break down "fully in any soil and marine environment, leaving behind zero microplastics". Food contact certified, compatible with water- and oil-based formulations — commercially applied in skincare packaging.

A compostable moulding material from the third route — microbial fermentation rather than fossil or plant oils. Adjacent to CJ PHACT (PHA granules), but this o…

Good for

• Cosmetics and skincare packaging built on microplastic-free breakdown
• A compostable substitute for injection-moulded objects and props

Consider

• Both breakdown and food-contact claims lack cited certifiers/standards — kept at claimed/documented.
• Polymer chemistry (PHA or not) and company location are unstated; Korean availability unconfirmed.

Manufacturer

The Shellworks

Availability

Korea route unconfirmed

Checked

2026-09-04