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A more sustainable cable tie! Check out this great episode with Co-Founder Sigrid Svedberg 

Summary

In this episode of Sustainable Packaging, host Cory Connors interviews Sigrid Svedberg, co-founder of EVLR, about their innovative product, Fiber Strap. Sigrid shares her background in engineering and how she transitioned into the packaging industry. The conversation delves into the environmental benefits of Fiber Strap, its material composition, and its applications across various industries, including bikes and toys. Sigrid discusses the company's growth, market interest, and the impact of sustainability regulations on their business. The episode concludes with insights into future innovations and how to contact the EVLR team.


Takeaways

Sigrid Svedberg has a background in engineering and design.
Fiber Strap is made from Nordic tree fibers and PLA.
The product is designed to replace plastic zip ties in packaging.
Fiber Strap is biodegradable and dissolves in water.
It maintains 70% of its strength after one year in outdoor conditions.
The product is gaining traction in the bike and gardening tool industries.
Sigrid emphasizes the importance of sustainability in packaging.
The company is in a scale-up phase and has developed its first production machine.
Regulations like the plastic tax are influencing market demand for alternatives.
Future applications include horticulture and marine industries.


Titles

Revolutionizing Packaging with Fiber Strap
Sigrid Svedberg on Sustainable Innovations


Sound bites

"This is just pure paper, the cord."
"We work a lot with bikes."
"We have developed our first machine."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sustainable Packaging and EVLR
01:06 Sigrid Svedberg's Background and Entry into Packaging
02:04 The Innovation of Fiber Strap
03:47 Material Composition and Strength of Fiber Strap
05:52 Environmental Impact and Biodegradability
07:57 Applications in Various Industries
09:57 Future Innovations and Scaling Up Fiber Strap
11:38 Company Growth and Market Interest
13:47 Sustainability Regulations and Competitions
15:43 Exploring New Markets and Applications
17:40 Conclusion and Contact Information

Keywords

sustainable packaging, fiber strap, EVLR, biodegradable materials, packaging innovation, environmental

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