At the Edition Spéciale, an international event for sustainable packaging, Italy's Krill Design introduced ReKrill, a biopolymer derived from orange peels. This next-generation solution, showcased in a complete jar and lid prototype, was selected for the LUXE PACK Green Award. It reflects principles of circular design by transforming by-products into refined objects.
ReKrill is made entirely from non-edible, underutilized resources and is recycled, biodegradable, and compostable, even in marine settings. It maintains the technical reliability of traditional plastics without environmental drawbacks and can be processed with standard manufacturing techniques. The material is versatile and applicable in several industries, including electronics and fashion, extending beyond luxury packaging.
The development of ReKrill originated from research aimed at converting natural and industrial by-products, such as citrus peels and coffee grounds, into high-performance materials. Unlike some first-generation bioplastics, ReKrill uses non-edible food parts and does not compete with agricultural resources. The biopolymer is biodegradable, does not leave microplastics, and reduces carbon emissions by up to 67% compared to conventional plastics.
ReKrill matches standard plastics in mechanical resistance and thermal capacity, enabling its use with existing processing equipment. This compatibility, along with its texture and application versatility, makes it suitable for meeting luxury packaging demands.
Source: Textilegence
