Bowling Green’s SmartSolve Industries develops certified, bio-based packaging materials that dissolve in water, offering a plastic-free alternative for labels, pouches and other packaging. Its PureNil™ 0 substrate is the company’s first 100% bio-based, plastic-free, direct-food-contact-capable material, dispersing in under seven seconds and leaving no microplastics. SmartSolve holds FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, and its dissolvable labels have received APR Design® Recognition.
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BioZaq Poly LLCFrom its Saugerties, New York operation, BioZaq Poly LLC manufactures American-made polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins, films and bags that dissolve in water. Its specialty is developing custom water-soluble materials, including laundry bags that can contain contaminated linens before dissolving in the wash and films for packaging or mold release. An in-house team of chemists works with customers to adjust features such as thickness and dissolution rate for specific applications.SAUGERTIES, NY
TerraSafe MaterialsTerraSafe Materials is a Youngsville, North Carolina material innovation company developing plastic-free barrier packaging from nature-based building blocks. Its approach layers materials and technologies to block moisture and resist grease, with the goal of replacing plastic while preserving packaging performance. The company is building a portfolio that includes advanced barrier formats and edible films.YOUNGSVILLE, NC
Paradigm GroupFounded by CEO Ralph Bianculli in 1997, Paradigm Group—through its Emerald Brand—develops sustainable disposable and packaging solutions that replace conventional paper and petroleum-based plastics with agricultural fibers and plant-based materials. The company’s signature Tree-Free, Farm to Tissue, Farm to Paper, and Plant to Plastic innovations grew from an original recycled-materials line into a broader approach to using crop waste and renewable feedstocks. Emerald products carry certifications including USDA BioPreferred, ASTM, Cedar Grove, and BPI.HALESITE, NY
Bamboo YoshiBamboo Yoshi is a U.S.-based sustainable packaging company developing biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic, including food-service packaging made from renewable and regenerative materials. With more than seven years on the market, it pairs an online product range with research into circular packaging and materials that can be reused, recycled, or returned to the environment with less waste.BROOKLYN, NY