THE GLUE THAT KEEPS PACKAGING CIRCULAR
The Missing Link in Circular Packaging
Bio-Ad replaces fossil-based label adhesives with a fully bio-based, water-soluble alternative made from agricultural waste.
The Problem
Packaging looks recyclable. But glue breaks the system.
Paper and cardboard recycling rates in Europe exceed 80%, yet millions of tonnes still end up in incineration each year. One hidden reason is synthetic adhesives.
Most label glues are:
Fossil-based
Water-insoluble
Difficult to remove during recycling
They contaminate fibre streams, block recycling equipment, and prevent valuable materials from being reused. A recyclable box is only as circular as the glue that holds it together.
Our Solution
Bio-Ad enables truly recyclable packaging.
Bio-Ad is a bio-based adhesive designed specifically for paper labels and packaging applications. It is made from renewable materials and agricultural waste streams.
Unlike conventional adhesives, Bio-Ad dissolves during recycling, allowing paper fibres to be recovered cleanly.
The result:
Recyclable packaging
Compostable materials
Reduced fossil dependency
Introducing Bio-Ad
Simple ingredients. System-level impact.
Bio-Ad combines natural polymers and plant-derived additives to create a high-performance adhesive matrix.
Natural Ingredients
Plant-based polymers and agricultural waste streams
Backed by Science
Engineered for strength, tackiness, and flexibility
High Performance
Works with existing labeling machinery
Water-Soluble
Dissolves during recycling for clean fiber recovery
Bio-Ad's formula balances adhesive strength with environmental responsibility, solving the circular packaging puzzle.
Applications
Designed for real-world packaging systems
Bio-Ad integrates into existing labeling processes and works with current machinery. Our focus is B2B partnerships with packaging suppliers and converters.
Target applications:
Paper packaging labels
Logistics and e-commerce shipping labels
Compostable packaging systems
The packaging industry is changing rapidly.
Regulations and market forces are accelerating the transition to circular packaging.
Why Now
The packaging industry is changing for better.
Regulations and market forces are accelerating the transition to circular packaging.
Key drivers:
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requiring recyclable packaging by 2030
Growing demand for sustainable materials
Rapid growth in e-commerce packaging
Increasing corporate ESG commitments
Bio-Ad supports the transition to circular packaging by enabling higher recycling rates for cardboard, reducing fossil-based adhesive use, utilizing agricultural waste streams, and lowering packaging lifecycle emissions.
Our Team
Alita Tithphit
Alita leads Bio-Ad’s strategic direction and research development. With a background in Food Technology and Business, she focuses on the development of Bio-Ad and translating scientific research into scalable circular material solutions.
Founder
Garrett Dublado
Garrett specializes in environmental science and life cycle analysis (LCA). He leads the sustainability assessment of Bio-Ad, quantifying environmental impact, material flows, and circularity metrics while ensuring the solution aligns with circular economy and climate goals.
Environmental & Sustainability
Hsuan-Yu Pang
Husan-Yu focuses on financial planning, market strategy, and commercialization pathways. She leads Bio-Ad’s financial modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and investor readiness while developing the long-term business strategy for scaling the technology.
Finance & Business Strategy
Mickey Tithphit
Mickey oversees operational coordination and supply chain management within Bio-Ad. He focuses on material sourcing. project logistics, and ensuring the team’s research, development, and partnerships progress efficiently toward implementation.
Operations & Supply Chain
Zhi Xiu Yap
Zoe leads the formulation testing and product development of the Bio-Ad adhesive. With a background in Food Technology, she focuses on optimizing material performance, testing adhesion properties, and improving the technical feasibility of the bio-based formulation.
Research & Development
Zula Armadhani
Zula works at the intersection of urban environmental management and business development, focusing on stakeholder engagement, market research, and communicating Bio-Ad’s environmental and societal impact to partners, investors, and industry collaborators.
Business & Impact Strategy