In this blog post we summarize the importance of recyclability in packaging materials and outline the concept of repulpability testing: what it means in practice, why it is important, how it is tested, and the interpretation of the results. Repulpability Defined: Unlike general recyclability, repulpability specifically measures how effectively a material disintegrates into individual fibres ... Read more
Ecohelix and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden collaborated on a preliminary study to explore the potential of Ecohelix WOODMER®, a bio-based polymer, as a battery material. The project was titled “Improving the performance of Li-Ion battery anodes with sustainable WOODMER®”. Ecohelix WOODMER® is a novel, high-performance, wood-derived polymer offering a sustainable alternative to fossil-based polymers. ... Read more
Ecohelix has been selected as a finalist for Packaging Europe’s prestigious Sustainability Awards in the Renewable Materials (pre-commercial) category. We sent our WOODMER® Seal heat seal coating solution to the competition and are in the finals with other substantially excellent packaging sector innovations. Our forest-derived heat seal coating solution enables completely fibre-based packaging, origins from ... Read more
We’re thrilled to share that Ecohelix has been granted €2.2 million in funding from the prestigious European Union’s LIFE Programme (LIFE-2024-SAP-ENV call) for our pioneering LIFE WOODMER project! This significant funding enables Ecohelix to bring novel heat seal coating to the market by adding formulation capability to Ecohelix demo production. The LIFE WOODMER project (Demonstration ... Read more
We are delighted to announce a significant milestone for Ecohelix: our groundbreaking WOODMER® Seal has been honored with the Green Product Award 2025 in the Packaging category! This prestigious award recognizes WOODMER® Seal’s exceptional design, innovative approach, and strong contribution to sustainability within the packaging industry. The 12th edition of the Green Product Award attracted ... Read more
Ecohelix heat seal coating solution, WOODMER® Seal, has achieved a perfect score in repulpability testing! A world leading manufacturer of high-performing paper and packaging materials conducted the test in their production environment, following the CEPI Standard Mill Test protocol. The results? A flawless 100 out of 100 points on 60 grammage paper. This confirms the ... Read more
Ecohelix is featured on Swedish Climate Startup Map! We are excited about this recognition, being one of the companies providing solutions for more sustainable society by replacing fossil materials. Swedish Climate Startup Map initiative aims to showcase innovative startups developing innovations with the potential to help accelerate green transition. “We’re honored to be recognized on ... Read more
We are Finalist on Green Concept Award 2025! Over 1500 participants from 45 countries applied for the 12th edition of the Green Product Awards. After being reviewed under the aspects of design, innovation & sustainability, the best submissions were nominated. WOODMER® Seal is one of the Green Concept Award finalists in the Packaging category! Our ... Read more
Ecohelix, a leading innovator in biotechnology and sustainable materials and Domsjö Fabriker, a renowed Swedish biorefinery, today announced a significant milestone in their collaboration: the signing of a termsheet to initiate the commercial phase of WOODMER® production. This agreement marks a culmination of several years of successful partnership between the two companies. With a pioneer ... Read more
TokyoPack is the world´s leading comprehensive packaging exhibition, showcasing the latest advancements in Japanese packaging technology and science. The exhibition covers all aspects of packaging, from materials and machinery to design and sustainability. Plastics are still dominating, but there is growing demand for fiber-based materials in packaging. This year´s event took place at Tokyo Big ... Read more