Ecohelix

Ecohelix is a Swedish biotechnology company founded in 2014 that transforms unused hemicellulose from pulping industry side streams into high-performance WOODMER® biopolymers to replace oil-based plastics. Headquartered in Stockholm, the firm utilizes patented biomimicking processes to create sustainable alternatives for packaging, construction, and textiles while enhancing circularity in forestry operations.

• Products: The company produces WOODMER® biopolymer components, including a specific heat seal coating solution designed for completely fibre-based packaging applications.
• Sustainability: Ecohelix operates under the LIFEWOODMER project to convert previously unused wood side streams into green materials that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Innovation: The firm has developed a unique technology verified at Technology Readiness Level 7, with full-scale production of bio-based polymers envisioned to commence in 2028.

Ecohelix recently won the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award for its renewable material innovations and collaborates with partners like Domsjö Fabriker to advance industrial biotechnology.