Big multi-million dollar order! Microstructure Factory launches marine biodegradable straws and tableware

Recently, Microstructure Factory (Beijing, China) has received orders worth millions of dollars.

The company is marked by the introduction of three superior PHA-based product categories to the consumer market: straws, coatings and injection molded products.

Leveraging Microstructure’s expertise in synthetic biology and Hengxin Life’s global leadership in biodegradable products, the collaboration aims to maximize the potential of PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate).

Yan Deping, chairman of Hengxin Life, emphasized that this cooperation is “the foundation for the future of marine degradable tableware.” The products displayed by Hengxin Life at the prestigious Canton Fair reaffirm the company’s commitment to producing products that meet consumer needs, promote sustainable development and reduce ocean plastic pollution.

Microstructure Factory, a research team originating from China’s top university Tsinghua University, has established a team of experts dedicated to bioengineering PHA to create tableware that is resistant to high temperatures, has strong barrier properties, and allows customization of color, transparency, and shape.

Microstructure Factory Chairman Sherry Xu
The recently released PHA straws can withstand temperatures above 90°C, meeting the unique need for sustainable hot beverage solutions. In an ecologically sustainable world, PHA has proven itself to be a meaningful and viable green option with its bio-based properties.

Chairman Xu mentioned: “As society pays more and more attention to environmental issues, ecologically responsible and sustainable recycling alternatives have become an obvious trend. The PHA-based products we developed through low-carbon, chemical-free methods Products meet this need. They seamlessly connect consumer choice with environmental responsibility.”

In order to ensure the ecological safety and reliability of its products, Microstructure Factory has obtained certifications from well-known institutions such as TÜV Austria, BPI and European DIN, consolidating the biodegradability and compostability of its products.

Microstructure Factory has made groundbreaking progress in the development of PHA, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.

The company emphasizes its mission “From Microbes to a Green Future” and announced its new brand initiative at the 3rd PHA World Congress. This initiative embodies the vision of diversifying PHA applications and includes three core aspects:

PHAmily (PHA polymer exploration), PHAbrary (diversification research) and PHAdustry (industrial scale production). Each component synergistically explores and utilizes more than 150 PHA monomers, aiming to discover countless applications from daily necessities to healthcare and high-end products.

Through collaboration with global partners, PHAmily seeks to promote an innovation ecosystem and accelerate the discovery, development and commercial application of PHA biopolymers in line with global sustainability goals.

In summary, the synergy between Microstructure Factory and Hengxin Life represents an important step towards the development of sustainable consumer goods, combining innovation with a commitment to ecology.