Sustainable solutions for replacing plastics

Sustainable by design

When Suvi Haimi and Laura Tirkkonen-Rajasalo looked around their bathrooms, they both saw the same thing: a problem. Aware of the ever-growing amounts of single-use plastic that fills our lives and seas, they set out to find a solution.

As biochemists specializing in biomaterials, Suvi and Laura came up with a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic.

Sulapac® is both beautiful and functional. Like nature. It biodegrades fully without leaving permanent microplastics behind. Sulapac can be processed with existing plastic product machinery, making the switch from conventional plastic to an eco-friendly alternative easier than you might think.

Our vision

The new standard for sustainable materials replacing plastics

Our mission

Together saving the world from plastic waste.

Our vision

The new standard for sustainable materials replacing plastics

Our mission

Together saving the world from plastic waste.

Sulapac values

Creativity

Think outside the box.

At Sulapac, everyone is encouraged to think big. We challenge ourselves to constantly come up with new ideas and innovations. We dare take risks, we try and we learn. The purpose of our social policy is to nurture our employees’ wellbeing to allow creativity to thrive.

Sustainability

Respect nature.

We are devoted to respecting nature and saving the world from plastic waste. We do not compromise on sustainability, and this principle is applied throughout our entire value chain. Sulapac is made of sustainably sourced raw materials and biodegrades fully without leaving permanent microplastics behind. These elements are the basis of our sustainability policy.

Integrity

Keep your word.

At Sulapac, we are fully committed to the things we set out to do. We create high quality products and are worthy of the trust of our partners and customers day in and day out. Integrity translates to our ethically responsible behavior.

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Sulapac on a timeline

Sulapac was founded in 2016 in Helsinki, Finland to save the world from plastic waste. Our material innovation first made waves in the cosmetics industry, but its impact goes far beyond: Today, brands across various sectors – from food services to design furniture – replace conventional plastic with sustainable, beautiful and functional Sulapac® materials. Click through our journey below.

Sulapac is founded

Dr Suvi Haimi and Dr Laura Tirkkonen-Rajasalo founded Sulapac in Helsinki, Finland with a mission to save our planet from the plastic waste. They are both specialized in biomaterials.

2016

Luxepack Monaco win

Sulapac® was awarded as the best green packaging solution at the LUXE PACK in Green Awards in Monaco.

2017

First patent filed

Sulapac’s first patent was approved in 2018 and many new patents are pending to safeguard new material and manufacturing innovations.

2017

First market release for oil emulsion and dry foods

Naviter was the first cosmetic producer to use Sulapac as its packaging for natural cosmetics.

2018

ISO 9001 quality system

Sulapac received ISO 9001:2015 certification.

2018

Manufacturing innovation for existing machinery

The material can be processed with existing plastic converting machinery.

2018

Joint development project with Stora Enso

Stora Enso and Sulapac signed a joint development agreement to combat the global plastic waste crisis.

2018

Straw pre-launch with Stora Enso

Sulapac and Stora Enso introduced the bio-based biodegradable straw with outstanding usability.

2018

Europe's 100 hottest start-ups

Wired UK selected Sulapac among the 100 hottest startups in Europe. We received this recognition also in 2019 and 2021.

2018

Sulapac won Worldstar competition

Sulapac won the world championship competition of packaging industry with Kohinoor jewellery packaging for Kultakeskus.

2019

Universal recipe for injection molding

We want sustainability to be an easy choice. Sulapac universal recipe is a drop-in solution for most production lines and molds.

2019

The Nordic startup to watch

Sifted, backed by the Financial Times, listed Sulapac as one of the Nordic startups to watch in 2021.

2021

A groundbreaking barrier innovation

Sulapac launches the first ever barrier for water-based cosmetics that biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind.

2021

First product launch with CHANEL

The LES EAUX DE CHANEL fragrance bottle caps made with Sulapac® material enter the market.

2021

Sulapac Luxe material family

Sulapac launches the Luxe material family to replace technical plastics like ABS in cosmetic packaging.

2023

Antti Valtonen appointed as CEO

Antti Valtonen starts as CEO as the company transitions from an R&D focus into a more commercially driven operating mode.

2024

People behind Sulapac

Our talented team is united by a shared passion to tackle the global plastic crisis. With cutting-edge expertise in material development, industry experience, and strategic leadership, we help our customers achieve their sustainability and climate goals, driving long-term business success.

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Antti Valtonen

Chief Executive Officer antti.valtonen@sulapac.com +358 40 729 4793

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Dr. Heidi Peltola

Chief Product Officer heidi.peltola@sulapac.com

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Joonas Helenius

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer joonas.helenius@sulapac.com +358 40 721 1986

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Dr. Laura Tirkkonen-Rajasalo

Chief Compliance Officer, Co-founder laura.tirkkonen-rajasalo@sulapac.com

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Dr. Suvi Haimi

Co-founder, Chair of the Board of Directors suvi.haimi@sulapac.com +358 44 0291203

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Dr. Antti Pärssinen

Technology & Innovations Director, Co-founder antti.parssinen@sulapac.com

Investors and partners

Sulapac is backed by Lifeline Ventures, Business Finland, EU Horizon 2020 -program, large strategic investors as well as well-known Finnish private investors.