Beyond PLA: Why Next-Gen Biopolymers Like Bio-PBAT Are Winning
The bioplastics market is clearly on a steep growth trajectory. In 2024, global bioplastics were estimated at around US $15.6 billion. And by 2030 the value is expected to reach US $44.8 billion. Still, bioplastics are a niche with
The Ultimate Guide to Cost-Competitive Compostable Packaging
Compostable packaging is a smart investment for the environment, yes, but equally for your brand and your ability to adapt to policy shifts. Over 30% of consumers globally say they are willing to pay more
How Bio-Mulch Can Reduce the Plastic Footprint of the Agri Industry
Every growing season, farmers lay down roughly 2 million tonnes of plastic mulch. This is enough to blanket 30 million hectares, an area the size of Italy. But once the crop is harvested, most of
How Bio-Mulch can reduce Carbon Footprint of Agri Industry
It will be a stretch of imagination, but try this. Imagine millions of acres of farmland covered in plastic sheeting that will sit in landfills for centuries and break down into microplastics. Now imagine replacing
Why the World is Divided Over PLA
In the past few years, PLA (Polylactic Acid) has become the face of “eco-friendly plastics.” It is everywhere now — in compostable cups, takeaway boxes, and even 3D printing materials. It is marketed as biodegradable,
Carbon Footprint of Various Types of Bioplastic & Conventional Polymer
There’s a lot of optimism around bioplastics today, and for good reason. Studies show that using bioplastics can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25% compared to fossil-based plastics. It sounds like a simple
A Compilation of Commonly Asked Questions related to Bioplastic, PBAT, PLA, PHA, PVA
Bioplastic is a broad term for a family of plastic materials. To be called a bioplastic, it has to meet one or both of the following criteria: Crucially, bio-based does not always mean biodegradable. Here
Ukhi Co-Founder Vishal Vivek’s Journey of Resilience Featured in Times of India’s “I Did It Part 2
Ukhi, a pioneering material science startup creating sustainable packaging from agricultural waste, is proud to announce that the story of its Co-Founder & CEO, Mr. Vishal Vivek, is featured in the inspirational book “I Did
The Need For A Bioplastic Policy in India
I bumped into a surprising analysis last week. India has banned many categories of single-use plastic items in 2022. But it currently imports more than 80% of its bioplastic raw material requirements. That’s a huge
Ukhi’s Founder Mr. Vishal Vivek Shares Entrepreneurial Insights at Chandigarh University, Lucknow Campus
Ukhi India Pvt. Ltd. had the honour of participating in an inspiring event hosted by Chandigarh University, Lucknow Campus, where innovation and entrepreneurship took center stage. Ukhi’s Founder, Mr. Vishal Vivek, was invited as a
