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This new packaging is a flexible packaging that is an all-encompassing option for several applications including cosmetics, food, consumer, and industrial products. Typically constructed with multi-layer materials to provide the necessary properties for structural integrity and protection of the packaged contents, these packaging products are not recyclable due to the variety of materials used. This technology offers a unique packaging solution that gathers all the advantages of existing packaging options (stand-up pouches, doypacks, bottles and tubes) while overcoming their limitations. Based on the concept of a pastry bag, the technology is a conical flexible pouch which is eco-friendly and 100% recyclable. Made of a mono-material, this eco-designed packaging utilises lesser materials (up to 70%), is ultra-compressible and suitable for all types of products from liquids to solids, making it adaptable to every sector’s needs. With an optimal restitution rate (no loss of contents), it can reduce wastage of the packaged contents and has been certified to reduce 70% of greenhouse gas emissions as compared to a conventional plastic bottle. The technology owner is interested to work with Singapore companies on R&D projects for sustainable packaging and out licensing opportunities to manufacture this patented eco-designed packaging product. This technology is a sustainable and innovative packaging product. Here are some key features of the packaging: Made from monomaterial (PE or PP) Designed to require less material than another packaging of equivalent volume (saves up to 70% less material) 100% recyclable, and can be compressed to take up very little space at the end of its life A paper version compatible with the paper recycling stream is under development Very high restitution rate, so there is very little product loss. Emits 2 to 5 times less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional packaging Suitable to package solids, pastes and liquid content Fully customisable Patented production process that was developed specifically for this packaging This innovative packaging technology allows businesses to reduce their environmental impact while still providing consumers with high-quality products. The eco-designed packaging solution can be customised (size, spout, materials, printing etc) according to the intended applications including (but not limited to): Food Cosmetics Industrial products Pharmaceutical Home care Personal care The plastic packaging market is a rapidly growing market, with a value of US$389.5 billion in 2021 and expected to reach US$559.1 billion by 2028. The 5.3% CAGR is being driven by several factors, including the increasing demand for convenience, the growth of e-commerce, and the rising awareness of environmental issues. This packaging is a real technological innovation in the packaging industry. It is the first packaging to combine three key factors: a recyclable material, a unique process, and a new product design. This makes it a truly unique and sustainable solution that can help to reduce plastic pollution. Fully sustainable packaging solution that comprises of a recyclable material, a unique process, and a new product design Contributes to the circular economy: the packaging is recyclable in current recycling streams (PP or PE) at its end of life. A paper version of the packaging is under development, and will be compatible with the paper recycling stream Proprietary process to produce the packaging reduces the amount of energy used Able to combine all the advantages of existing packaging products available whilst tackling inherent limitation The technology owner is interested to work with Singapore companies on R&D projects for sustainable packaging and out licensing opportunities to manufacture this patented eco-designed packaging product. recyclable, eco-friendly, packaging, flexible, pouch, bottle, tube, monomaterial, eco-design, cosmetics, food, pastry, personal care, home care, chemicals, materials, plastics, compressible, recycling Materials, Plastics & Elastomers, Chemicals, Polymers, Foods, Packaging & Storage, Sustainability, Circular Economy

The potential of green hydrogen to plug the intermittency of solar and wind whilst burning like natural gas and serving as feedstock in industrial chemical processes has attracted the interest of industry, governments and investors. From oil and gas players, utilities, industries from steel to fertilisers and more, green hydrogen is regarded as the best bet for harmonising the intermittency of renewables.   Green hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis, a process that separates water into hydrogen and oxygen, using electricity generated from renewable sources. Today, it accounts for just 0.1% of global hydrogen production according to the World Economic Forum. The main disadvantage of green hydrogen production via water electrolysis is (1) its high energy consumption of more than 50 kWh per kg and the need for large land areas and (2) the competition of usage for water it creates.   The proposed hydrogen production technology is based on the decomposition of methane (CH4) molecule in oxygen-free environment by low energy microwave plasma. Unlike electrolysis, this process does not produce CO2 as it decomposes CH4 directly into gaseous hydrogen and solid carbon, both are industrially valuable products. Compared to water electrolysis, this process saves up to 5 times the energy required to produce hydrogen from methane, at competitive costs. The process can be installed on-site, at the end of the gas infrastructure, reducing the need to invest in a new H2 infrastructure. The fact that, coupled with biomethane, the technology is CO2 negative, representing an indirect air capture solution is another major advantage.   The technology owner is seeking OEM partners in Singapore (1) to co-develop complete solutions integrating the proposed technology for specific applications or (2) integrate the technology into industrial demonstration sites. Energy efficient: Methane decomposition performs at similar energy efficiency to steam reforming and typically uses 5 times less electricity than an electrolyser, and requires a fraction of the space/land. Low cost: Producing green hydrogen at the cost of grey hydrogen. On-site on-demand: Compact, modular and stackable solution deliver a range of energy capacity, from 200 kg to several tonnes per day. The modules may be assembled to reach multi-megawatt scale. Transport and storage: No need for storage or transport by allowing existing gas infrastructures to deliver hydrogen on-demand. Daily output: One module produces up to 200 kg of 98% purity hydrogen per day. Feedstocks: Bio-methane and natural gas. Sustainability: With natural gas feedstock, hydrogen produced is CO2-free. With bio-methane feedstock, it has a negative carbon balance, in addition to avoiding methane emissions. Hydrogen co-product: Co-produced solid carbon can be used in existing market (e.g. tires, ink) but also in new markets (e.g. building materials, agriculture, etc). Decarbonisation of industrial processes. Hydrogen for chemical industry. Cities, buildings and data centres. Energy generation and powerplant. Clean transport. Hydrogen refuelling station. Solid carbon usage, e.g. tires, ink, building materials, etc. The global green hydrogen market size was valued at US$3.2B in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.5% from 2022 to 2030 (Grand View Research, 2022). Plasma decomposition of methane, resulted in up to 5 times lesser energy consumption than electrolysis through a carbon dioxide-free process. Green hydrogen, CO2-free process, CO2 negative process Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy