A Cordoban company has introduced an accelerated biodegradable raw material for the ice cream industry and industrial packaging. Unlike traditional polystyrene, this new generation of product is able to decompose in less than 4 years.
This sustainable packaging was initially introduced for ice cream shops, but it also promises to revolutionize packaging in the white line (home appliances) and pharmaceutical industries.
According to a report published by the market research company Mordor Intelligence, it is estimated that the biodegradable packaging industry will reach a value of 105.26 billion dollars in 2024, and is expected to reach 140.66 billion dollars in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.97%, driven by the increasing environmental awareness and current sustainability demands.
Advancement in the Ice Cream Industry
In this scenario, a Cordoban company has marked a milestone by migrating 100 percent of its production for the ice cream industry to this new raw material with accelerated biodegradation. This advancement will not only transform this sector, but will also offer innovative solutions for applications in industries such as industrial packaging, pharmaceutical, and food.
With more than three decades of experience, Enpolex is a company recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Together with Styropek and the Argentine Expanded Polystyrene Association (AAPE), they developed Biopek, a biodegradable raw material that combines the technical properties of traditional EPS with accelerated biodegradation capacity.
This revolutionary material meets international ASTM 5511 standards, guaranteeing its decomposition in active landfills, making it a pioneering solution in the field of sustainable packaging.
Commitment to Sustainability
“This advancement represents a significant achievement for us. Biopek is not only an innovative product, but also reinforces the company’s strategy to diversify its reach in key markets and other high-demand industries. Additionally, this development reaffirms our commitment to sustainability, offering solutions that reduce environmental impact and promote responsible practices throughout the value chain,” said Mariano Comba, CEO of Enpolex.
In addition to being a biodegradable product in approximately four years under active landfill conditions, this new development from Enpolex maintains the thermal and mechanical efficiency of traditional EPS, making it ideal for preserving sensitive products such as food and medicine.
This material is approved by SENASA, safe for food and medical applications, and free of BPA and phthalates, ensuring health and environmental protection.
Future Plans and Expansion
Enpolex is already producing its entire line of products for ice cream shops in Argentina with this new raw material -Biopek- with plans to expand to other markets.
Strategic alliances with relevant actors in the value chain have been crucial to accelerate the adoption of this material. At the national level, the company aims to establish itself as a benchmark in the production and commercialization of biodegradable solutions, highlighting its leadership in sustainable innovation.
In the long term, Enpolex plans to explore new applications for this raw material in sectors that have not yet been exploited.
“While we have focused our efforts primarily on the ice cream industry, highlighting how this material can transform the sector, which is one of the main consumers of thermal packaging; the medium-term goal is the widespread adoption of this material. In this sense, its versatility and adaptability allow us to explore sectors such as medicine transport and industrial packaging,” concluded Enpolex.
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