Is it safe for food contact?

Food contact safety is assessed against applicable regulatory standards, which vary by region. Solinatra offers specific grades of natural engineered materials developed for food contact applications including packaging and food service items. Our materials can be customized to meet the specific food-safety and regulatory mandates of each region where they are used.

Can Solinatra be used in existing machines?

Yes, Solinatra materials are designed for compatibility with existing industrial processes. This includes injection moulding, extrusion, and thermoforming. Compatibility depends on specific material grades and application requirements, with the aim of enabling use without significant changes to equipment.

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What is Natural Engineered Material?

Natural Engineered Material is a material that is natural in origin and engineered to achieve defined performance. These materials are designed using natural inputs and are evaluated based on behaviour—including whether it produces persistent microplastic or toxic residues after use.

What industries can use Solinatra materials?

Solinatra materials can be applied across industries that require material performance and controlled behaviour. Applications include packaging, food service items, and other product categories where post-use behaviour is relevant.

Do compostable materials leave microplastics?

Some materials labeled as compostable may still leave microplastics depending on their specific composition and behavior. Within the Solinatra framework, materials are specifically evaluated to ensure they do not create persistent microplastics and can safely integrate with natural systems.

What is the difference between biodegradable and compostable?

Biodegradable materials are any materials that can break down over time through biological processes. Compostable materials are specifically designed to break down under defined, controlled conditions. In the Solinatra framework, the key is to ensure material breakdown achieves safe reintegration into natural systems without leaving persistent residues.

What does Solinatra mean?

The name Solinatra is derived from two roots: “Soli,” meaning only, and “Natra,” inspired by nature. Together, the name represents the idea of “only natural.”

What is Solinatra?

Solinatra is a Natural Material Standard built around natural engineered materials, that are natural in origin and engineered to achieve defined performance.