BioApply is a Swiss company developing innovative, sustainable and attractive solutions by prioritizing on the usage of renewable resources. All BioApply bags are vegetable-based, 100% biodegradable, 100% compostable and 100% GMO-free BioApply is Ok Compost, Home Compost, OK Biodegradable or OK Biobased certified BioApply bags have a better ecological balance unlike paper bags and plastic
2. TODAY!
PLASTIC BAGS AND PACKAGING!
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+ 50% of packaging is plastic (DREE)!
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Between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags are used worldwide per year (National Geographic)!
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500'000 tons of plastic refuse ends up in our city dumps(KVS)!
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One household consumes 680 bags per year, or two per day!
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20 minutes! : the average length use of grocery bags (ecoconso.be)!
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400 years! : the time needed foe a PE bag to decompose (Novamont)!
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3. IN SWITZERLAND AND ELSEWHERE!
BEHAVIOR CHANGES IN SWITZERLAND AND ELSEWHERE !
• 83% of swiss people are in favor of replacing the current plastic grocery bags with
biodegradable bags (according to a survey carried out by the Link Institute,)!
• Italiy ban plastic bags since 2011
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• The canton of Jura bans the use of plastic bags on its territory
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• The Federal Council recommends limiting the use of plastic bags and underlines that
the paper bag is not an ecological alternative
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• An EU directive recommending to ban the production and commercialisation of non
biodegradable plastig bags for carry out goods could enter into force in 2011
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• Similar measures have already been adopted in Italy, France, UK, San Francisco,
Melbourne, Hong-Kong, China, Cameroon !
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4. WHY BIOAPPLY ?!
OUR MISSION:!
To conceive and develop ecological alternatives to the consumption of plastic packaging
favoring vegetable-based biodegradable and compostable materials !
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ALL BIOAPPLY BAGS ARE:!
• vegetable-based!
• 100% biodegradables!
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• 100% heavy metal-free!
• 100% compostable!
• 100% GMO-free!
A PLUS: !
according to the study N-Packts_Biokunststoff Studie, biodegradable bags can keep bread,
fruits and vegetable fresh up to 3 longer than other types of packaging !!
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5. BIOAPPLY BAGS RANGE!
4 supports on which you can have
your message affixed in a personalized way:
1 unique way of standing out while taking care of the planet…!
The! The! The! The!
BioShopper! BioResist ! BioMulti ! BioBaggy !
Economical, the carrier shopping Doubly attractive, the BioResist Versatile and resisting, this bag Ideal as garden or garbage bag,
bag is the perfect versatile bag!! is 100% reusable, 100% with cut-out handles suits many this format is progressively
biodgradable and stands sector, from clothes retail to becoming a must for compost
! heavy loads. ! bookshops.! collection. !
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6. BIOAPPLY NEW PRODUCTS!
We are constantly developing new biodegradable products with an efficient and
sustainable impact!
The! The! The!
BioChic! BioWine ! BioPen!
New unique design with very New sustainable bag specially Add your graphics and your
reusable and luxury aspect! adapted for wine or any other bottle ! lsustainable logo on this!
! biodegradable SWISS MADE
! pen !
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7. YOUR COMPANY AND BIOAPPLY !
THE ADVANTAGES TO YOU:!
• A communication and differentiation tool!
• A civic, environementally responsible image!
• A lead on future standards!
• Participation to bag consumption reduction via alternative models (paying
products) !
• The valorization of your commitment thanks to the «100% biodegradable» sticker
label!
A PLUS:!
BioApply develops alliances with various foundations NGOs, maintains a constant
presence in the media and advocates socially and politically for the adoption of a
generalized use of this type of product.!
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8. OUR SERVICES !
MAXIMIZATION OF YOUR COMMITMENTʼS COMMUNICATION THANKS TO
OUR EXPERTISE IN:!
• The development of a communication plan; !
• The adaptation of your graphic chart on our products;!
• The creation of a message/slogan adapted to the BioApply medium;!
• The developement of Street Marketing actions;!
• The support of your personnel for an optimal approach of bag distribution;!
• Awareness operations on your sales venue to inform and involve your customers!
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9. THE BIOAPPLY LABEL !
OUR 7 COMMITMENTS TOWARDS A !
SINGLE OBJECTIVE: TRANSPARENCY!
• BioApply uses european vegetable raw materials exclusively
(any other origin is clearly labeled) !
• BioApply offer only 100% biodegradable and/or compostable products!
• BioApply guarantees its products are non oxo-degradable and non fragmentable!
• BioApply is Ok Compost, Home Compost, OK Biodegradable or OK Biobased
certified!
• BioApply works with GMO-free components!
• BioApply only uses heavy metal-free inks!
• BioApply manufactures less than 1000km away from the final consumption site
(except UAE)!
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10. SKILLS!
FREDERIC MAUCH! Founder and CEO, Business Dev., Product Development!
MICHEL PIKHANOV! Sales Director!
DANIEL HOTZ! Sales Key Account Senior!
LAURENT NARDINI! Manager Back Office, sourcing, logisitics!
OLIVIA GERMAIN! Product Design, Graphics, Communications!
ARMAND REZZONICO! Sales Agent!
SAM SHADMAN! Distributor UAE!
CAROLINA CLAVIJO! Sales agent US!
LAURA KUNZMANN! Administration!
Advisory Board!
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Daniel Hager !CEO Hager AG!
Francois Stieger !Serial entrepreneur, Business Angel, Advisor to EPFL!
Bruno Wampfler !Head of Biomaterial Dept., EMPA!
Alexander Banz !Partner, Tribune Partners SA, CTI Post Label Coach!
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11. Awards:!
Bourse Cantonale du Développement Durable 2007, Geneva!
Trophy Eco-Conscience 2006, Lausanne!
Prix Start Up Y Parc 2007, Yverdon!
IMD Start Up Program 2008, Lausanne!
Swiss Venture Leaders 2010!
Annex
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Life
end
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Annex
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Biodegradable
bags
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PE
Annex
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Biodegradable
bags
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Paper
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PP
BioApply!
33, Avenue du Mont Blanc! T. (022) 311 88 11! info@bioapply.com!
CH-1196 Gland! F. (022) 311 88 92! www.bioapply.com!
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12. PE: A SUCCESSFUL ECOLOGICAL ALTERNATIVE!
THE BIOSHOPPER VERSUS THE PE BAG!
• Consumes 40% less energy!
• Releases 10% less greenhouse effect gas!
• Contributes the least to atmospherical acidification during its life cycle !
• Contributes the least to the formation of photochemical oxidant!
THE BIORESIST VERSUS THE PEHD PLASTIC SOFT SHOPPING BAG:!
Based on 15 uses: !
• Consumes 3x less water!
• Consumes 3x less energy!
• Releases 50% less greenhouse effect gas!
Sources. Study carried out by COMPOSTO, Olten, CH *9/98 !
Life Cycle Assessment of Mater-Bi Bags for the Collection of Compostable Waste " Study carried out by Bio Intelligence Service (BIS), France, 5/05 !
Evaluation of the environmental impact of Carrefour grocery bags, France 2/04 !
Contribution to the evaluation of the environmental impacts of grocery bags !
Study carried out by BIS / Carrefour Supermarchés, France, 6/0 !
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13. PAPIERS & PP: UNE ALTERNATIVE ECOLOGIQUE GAGNANTE!
THE BIOSHOPPER VERSUS THE PAPER BAG!
• Consumes about 3,5x less water!
• Consumes 1,7x less energy!
• Releases 2x less greenhouse effect gas than the paper bag!
THE BIORESIST VERSUS THE WOVEN PP GROCERY BAG!
Based on15 uses:!
• Consumes 10x less water than the woven PP grocery bag.!
• Consumes 10x less energy than the woven PP grocery bag.!
• Releases 5x greenhouse effect gas than the woven PP grocery bag.!
Sources. Study carried out by COMPOSTO, Olten, CH *9/98 !
Life Cycle Assessment of Mater-Bi Bags for the Collection of Compostable Waste " Study carried out by Bio Intelligence Service (BIS), France, 5/05 !
Evaluation of the environmental impact of Carrefour grocery bags, France 2/04 !
Contribution to the evaluation of the environmental impacts of grocery bags !
Study carried out by BIS / Carrefour Supermarchés, France, 6/0 !
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14. END LIFE MANAGEMENT!
DISPARITÉS DES FILIÈRES PAR PAYS!
• Advanced (Switzerland): sorting, recycling, biomethanogenesis, compost, incineration!
• Intermediary (France): sorting, recycling, open air dumps, biomethanogenesis,
compost, incineration!
• Starting (Russia): open air dumps, landfill, incineration!
THE BIODEGRADABLE BAG (ADVANTAGES)!
Methanogenesis: vegetable-based, sustainable, humus, energy!
Industrial compost : vegetable-based, sustainable, humus!
Incineration: vegetable-based, sustainable, energy!
CO dump: vegetable-based, sustainable, non toxic biodegradation!
Landfill: vegetable-based, sustainable, non toxic biodegradation!
Abandon: vegetable-based, sustainable, non toxic biodegradation and faster!
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15. BIOAPPLY TABLEWARE RANGE!
BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE TABLEWARE!
• Transparent biodegradable glasses, can be personalized!
• Biodegradable plates (various sizes)!
• Biodegradable coffee cups!
• Biodegradable knives, forks, spoons
(the BioApply range is the only one to be certified both on the raw material
and the resulting application)!
• Duo Kit (knife + fork + napkin)
the kit is conditioned in biodegradable packaging!
• Trio Kit (knife + fork + spoon + napkin)
the kit is conditioned in biodegradable packaging!
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16. CERTIFICATIONS AND GUARANTEES!
WHICH REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRULY ECOLOGICAL ALTERNATIVE ?!
• Vegetable-based = corn and potato
starch!
• UE EN 13432 certification : 100%
biodegradable, compostable, GMO
and heavy metal-free!
• Favorable life cycle analysis
compared to PED and paper (ADEME)!
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17. SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE!
Beyond its role as a supplier of biodegradable end products, Bio Apply initiates or
supports various R&D projects on innovative sustainable applications with its
clients, notably because:!
• The existing biodegradable products market grows 30% annually!
• Consumers are ever more demanding about the traceability and ecological impact
of proposed products!
• Current biopolymers are not suitable for many applications with eco-responsible
objectives!
• Companies are ever more on the lookout for green solutions that can be integrated
into their product range!
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18. BIOAPPLY, ALWAYS A PIONEER!
Counting on its internal R&D resources, a constant technological lookout and its
network of partners – who are sector leaders – BioApply notably owns:!
• an injectable bio component pending certification (flexible, low density and
resistant), 100% biodegradable, GMO and heavy metal-free, made in CH and the
EU, certified life cycle analysis!
The applications of this technology that offers flexibility
and resistance affect, amongst others !
• Accessories, buttons, handbags, watches, etc.!
• Design furniture and objects!
• Sandals, flip-flops, etc.!
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