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WHAT OUR PRODUCTS ARE MADE OF: BIOMATERIALS + PACKAGING INNOVATIONAt AKO Packaging, we're pioneering a path to regeneration, advancing beyond sustainability. With our eyes on the horizon, we're not just minimizing harm but are actively engaging in restoration. Our business model transforms our customers into vital partners in this circular process.
In the sphere of Biomaterials and Packaging Innovation, we embrace the latest advancements and collaborations across industries, ensuring our packaging is as progressive as the materials we harness. Our approach is dynamic, with our material selection reflecting the cutting-edge of sustainable innovation.
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Cassava Resin + Plant CellulosePROUDLY DEVELOPED WITH DOST-PCIEERD
Introducing AKO+, our enhanced cassava starch bag fortified with plant-based additives. Engineered for superior performance, AKO+ boasts a remarkable 50% increase in weight capacity and a notable 28% reduction in stretch, surpassing traditional compostable cassava films. Fully home-compostable and biodegradable, AKO+ leads the way in sustainability, demonstrating significant decomposition—a transformative 65% within just six weeks in soil.
This innovative leap was made possible with the pivotal backing of the Department of Science and Technology's Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST PCIEERD) through their Start-up Grant Fund Program, underscoring our commitment to a greener future through scientific collaboration and technological advancement.
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CASSAVA RESIN
PROMOTING RENEWAL AND GROWTHDiscover AKO Cassava Resin, our pioneering bioplastic engineered to redefine sustainability and eco-responsibility. This remarkable material dissolves effortlessly in hot water at 60 degrees Celsius and offers a groundbreaking solution for waste reduction. Microorganisms can consume converted films of AKO Cassava Resin, thanks to our rigorous compostability tests, ensuring that it leaves no toxic metals behind.
Crafted to dilute, this biomaterial aligns with our vision of a cleaner world. It transforms into nutrient-rich fertilizer when combined with food waste, mitigating the adverse effects on marine life and reducing the accumulation of landfill debris.
At its core, AKO Cassava Resin is more than just a biomaterial; it represents a cycle of renewal and growth. Sourced from regenerative cassava crops, it not only contributes to environmental healing but also bolsters the livelihoods of local Filipino farmers. With every purchase, you're supporting a future where business, community, and nature thrive in harmony.
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REGENERATIVE SUSTAINABILITY
COMMUNITY AND LONGEVITY MEETS ENVIRONMENTRegenerative Sustainability at AKO Packaging is about crafting a cycle of continual renewal where our packaging solutions not only aim to reduce harm but actively participate in healing and enriching the environment. By adopting regenerative practices, we don’t just sustain, we rejuvenate. Our cassava-based packaging feeds back into the earth, supporting the growth of more cassava and enhancing soil health, thus empowering a circular model of production that benefits the ecosystem and the local communities that tend it. It’s sustainability that gives back, ensuring that with every product cycle, we’re contributing positively to the planet's vitality and resilience.