Two Finnish companies - UPM Biocomposites and Mysoda - have partnered to create a range of sparkling water makers made almost entirely out of renewable, sustainable materials.
Mysoda
Traditionally, small kitchen and other home appliances have been made out of fossil-based plastics, so this innovation brings the sustainability of appliances to a completely new level by substantially reducing its carbon footprint.
The raw material used for the Mysoda sparkling water makers is UPM Formi EcoAce biocomposite, which is made of wood fibres and renewable-based biopolymers. The materials originate from sustainable forestry and are produced from wood and pulp processing side streams and residues and as such does not compete with food production or increase harvesting.
Although composed of natural fibres, the UPM Formi EcoAce biocomposite has similar material properties to fossil-based plastics and similar moulding technics can be used with it.
It looks and feels similar to wood because the wood fibres contained within it form a natural finish for the end product.
“The co-operation in the development of the new product has been very intensive, but very rewarding, for both parties. This product excellently embodies UPM’s Beyond fossils strategy. Wood fibres are a very inspiring source of new innovations and a great substitute for fossil-based materials. Strong collaboration from the initial idea to the design and raw material selection led to a completely new product concept. A very inspiring journey and innovation, indeed” says Ralf Ponicki, Director of UPM Formi.
“We are very pleased to introduce a more environmentally friendly sparkling water maker which perfectly meets the expectations and coincides with the values of both consumers and our company. Consumers want to make their sparkling water at home, instead of carrying plastic bottles. Now we are taking a big leap further in this market, by giving consumers a sustainable alternative. We want to be a pioneer and an example for other producers of consumer goods to move towards more sustainable materials. Just as every tree is a unique creature, so is every Mysoda machine”, says David Solomon, CEO of Mysoda.
New Mysoda sparkling water makers will be available for sale in Finland and several other European countries from October 2020 onwards.
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