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United Kingdom

MarinaTex Bioplastic Film

Packaging and plastic alternatives

Addressing the environmental impact of single-use plastic films in packaging applications.

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MarinaTex Ltd

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, NGO

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Available

To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

ames Dyson Award (International Winner)

2019

Recognized for the innovative bioplastic design using seafood and algae waste.

Index Project Award

2021

Acknowledged as a leading sustainable design solution.

National Maritime SME Awards – Disruptor of the Year

2023

Honoured for advancing circular marine-derived materials.

Product description

MarinaTex Bioplastic Film is a revolutionary sustainable solution that tackles the environmental challenges posed by single-use plastic films in packaging applications. This innovative material is crafted from seafood waste and red algae, offering a transparent and durable alternative to traditional plastic films.

With properties that mimic the mechanical strength of LDPE, MarinaTex Bioplastic Film provides comparable performance in packaging applications such as bakery bags and sandwich packs. What sets this bioplastic film apart is its home-compostable nature, degrading in just 4–6 weeks without leaving behind any toxic residue or microplastics.

The production process of MarinaTex operates at temperatures below 100 °C, ensuring low-energy manufacturing. The formula includes organic binders derived from marine sources, reducing the reliance on freshwater-intensive agriculture. Additionally, this bioplastic film can be processed on existing plastic film machinery without the need for modifications.

MarinaTex Bioplastic Film is not limited to packaging applications; it is also being tailored for agricultural seed coatings that are biodegradable and beneficial for the soil. This product embodies circularity by transforming low-value seafood byproducts into high-performance materials that can safely return to the environment.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Transparent and durable alternative to single-use plastic films
  • Crafted from seafood waste and red algae
  • Home-compostable in 4–6 weeks with no toxic residue or microplastics
  • Operates at low temperatures for energy-efficient manufacturing
  • Uses organic binders from marine sources to reduce freshwater-intensive agriculture
  • Compatible with existing plastic film machinery
  • Adaptable for agricultural seed coatings that are biodegradable and soil-beneficial
  • Exemplifies circularity by transforming seafood byproducts into high-performance materials

About the Company

MarinaTex is a UK-based materials innovation company born from a final-year university project. It transforms seafood waste—including fish skins, scales, and red algae—into a biodegradable film that is stronger than conventional LDPE plastic and fully home-compostable within 4–6 weeks. The company employs principles of circular economy design, seamlessly integrating form, function, and environmental sustainability. As part of its mission, MarinaTex sources materials from sustainably managed seafood processors and develops solutions that avoid microplastics and chemical leaching. The company also explores applications in packaging and agricultural coatings, aiming to replace single-use plastics. Under new leadership, MarinaTex continues its R&D journey toward scalable production and global impact—offering planet-conscious materials to meet rising environmental regulations and consumer expectations.

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