End-of-Life Options
PHA can be processed through multiple end-of-life pathways, including industrial composting and organic waste streams, helping reduce landfill dependency.
Cutlery
High-performance, compostable materials designed for cutlery applications – developing durability, functionality, and improved end-of-life outcomes.
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The Opportunity
Rethinking Single Use Cutlery
CJ Biomaterials was established in 2022- building on decades-long history in food and biotechnology.
CJ Biomaterials PHACT Technology can help deliver that conveniece without the consequences of the enviromental threat. Today, we are working across a broad range of serviceware applications – from trays, straws and cutlery to coatings to enhance the functionality and environmental performance of single-use food serviceware products.
With the ability to be composted with food waste, PHACT PHA can minimize the burden on the environment and even benefit the environment by converting organic waste into useful soil amendments through industrial composting.
Key Benefits
Why PHA for Cutlery?
PHA-based materials deliver the functionality required for cutlery applications while enabling responsible end-of-life outcomes and reducing environmental impact.
No persistent microplastics
Unlike conventional plastics, PHA naturally breaks down without leaving behind persistent microplastics in soil or marine environments.
Safe & Non-toxic
PHA is designed to be safe for everyday use, supporting food contact applications without harmful additives or toxic residues.
Product Highlights
Sustainable, High-Performance Cutlery
PHACT materials are designed to deliver performance, processability, and compostability – enabling real-world applications at scale.
Biobased Certificates
Compostability Certifications
OK Compost Industrial
OK Compost Home
OK Biodegradable Soil
OK Biodegradable Marine
Commercially Compostable BPI
Home Compostable BPI
Industrial Compostable by DinCertco
Marine Biodegradable Pla JBPA
EL724
Seedling by EUBP
Material Advantages
Delivering Performance Today While Enabling Better Outcomes Tomorrow
PHACT PHA-based materials combine functional performance with responsible end-of-lie pathways – supporting the evolving needs of food service applications without compromising quality or scalability.
Performance
CJ Biomaterials PHACT technology can play an important role in enhancing the environmental profile and the performance of a broad range of food and beverage flexible and rigid packaging types. From containers and bags to bottles and coatings, certified foo-safe PHA technology can function alone or in combination with other biopolymers to help usher in the next generation of food and beverage products.
Sustainability & End-of-Life
PHACT PHA provides end-of-life options from commercially to home compostable certified by TUV AUSTRIA and BPI. It is also certified INDUSTRIAL, SOIL, and MARINE biodegradable by TUV AUSTRIA.
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See PHACT™ PHA in Action
Explore how PHA materials are applied across food service, packaging, and consumer products – demonstrating real-world performance and versatility.
See PHACT™ PHA in Action
PHACT™ PHA can be used in a variety of applications!
Resources Area
Technical Resources To Support Your Application
Access technical data, product information, and supporting materials to help evaluate and implement PHA solutions.
Safety Data Sheet
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about PHA materials, applications, performance, and sustainability.
Explore PHACT™ PHA for Your Applications
Our technical team can help evaluate materials, performance requirements, and sustainability targets for your application.
PHACT™ PHA provides high-performance, compostable materials for single-use cutlery. It delivers the essential durability and functionality needed for eating utensils while offering responsible end-of-life options that minimize environmental threats compared to traditional plastics.
Yes. Cutlery made with PHACT™ PHA can be composted along with food waste. Through industrial composting, the organic waste and the cutlery can be converted into useful soil amendments, benefiting the environment and reducing landfill dependency.
No. A key benefit of PHA-based materials is that they naturally break down in the environment without leaving behind persistent, harmful microplastics in soil or marine environments.
Yes. PHA is designed to be safe for everyday use and supports food contact applications. It utilizes certified food-safe technology and does not contain harmful additives or leave behind toxic residues.
PHACT™ PHA-based materials combine functional performance with responsible end-of-life pathways. They are engineered to deliver the processability, durability, and high performance required for rigid applications like cutlery, without compromising quality or scalability.