The bio-based material used to replace plastic is made from spruce and sugarcane, which reduces the carbon footprint of the products by up to 80%. The innovative products contain 98% bio-based material.
The spruce and pine used in the DuraSense biocomposite comes from Stora Enso’s Hylte Mill in Sweden and is obtained as a by-product of timber and pulp production.
“The properties of the new products made from wood-based materials correspond to those of similar plastic utensils: the products are hard, durable, hygienic and dishwasher-safe,” said Orthex CEO Alexander Rosenlew. “The wood contained in the biocomposite makes the material stronger and harder. We are now launching nine GastroMax BIO products made of bio-based materials for the home kitchens.”
