Sustainable Packaging Partnerships: Why Brands Are Turning to Water-Soluble Solutions
In a world grappling with plastic pollution, sustainability has become a priority for consumers and corporations alike. Packaging accounts for roughly 40% of all plastic use, with single-use items forming the bulk of this waste. As public awareness rises and legislation tightens, global brands are under pressure to transition toward solutions that are not only biodegradable but also scalable, non-toxic, and compliant with emerging environmental standards.
The Dissolve+™ platform works hand-in-hand with green materials like Timeplast and Mowiflex™ for additive-based disruption by ensuring complete dissolution with zero microplastic residue.
The Plastic Waste Emergency
Microplastic contamination is everywhere. 99% of seafood samples contain microplastics. A marine pollution bulletin found 93% of marine species are harmed by microplastics , while the ocean receives roughly 11 million metric tons of plastic annually . Corporate greenwashing is rampant. Keurig was fined $1.5M for false claims about K‑Cup recyclability making trusted solutions essential.
Dissolve+™ Explained
Dissolve+™ is a patented packaging platform that uses water-soluble cores and biodegradable coatings to create packaging that dissolves safely in natural environments, including oceans and soil. It addresses multiple pain points in the current packaging landscape, from microplastic pollution to greenwashing lawsuits.
Dissolve+TM works by employing a water-soluble inner structural core coated with a food safe inner and outer layer that allows time-controlled dissolution through the entry of water into the inner core via an uncoated space of flexible size. The water soluble core dissolves, collapsing the container’s structure, reducing the area, and leaving only the thin biodegradable or compostable coating.
Unlike traditional compostables, Dissolve+™ requires no industrial infrastructure. It degrades cleanly without leaving microplastic residues. It is already protected under two U.S. patents (Patent No. 11,879,274, Patent No. 11,968,439), and can integrate into existing manufacturing lines without significant retrofitting.
Dissolve+™’s versatility also allows custom design and performance characteristics tailored to product use cases. From food-safe coatings to controlled dissolution triggers, it provides granular control for brand-specific requirements. The platform’s trigger zone, a small uncoated segment, initiates dissolution through capillary action, giving partners the ability to determine when and how a package dissolves. This is particularly beneficial for medical, personal care, and hospitality use cases.
Global Regulations Fueling Change
Governments are accelerating efforts to reduce plastic waste. California SB 54, the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, and the upcoming UN Global Plastics Treaty are creating significant compliance risks for companies reliant on traditional plastics. Dissolve+™ supports brands in meeting these mandates without waiting for new infrastructure or consumer behavior changes.
According to Better Earth, fewer than 15% of people have access to industrial composting, making most bioplastics functionally non-compostable. In contrast, Dissolve+™ materials dissolve in ambient conditions and are safe for marine and soil ecosystems, as shown by studies on PHA biodegradability and collagen films.
With bioplastic infrastructure largely unavailable, brands need solutions that do not rely on perfect consumer sorting or industrial-scale collection systems. Dissolve+™ eliminates this dependency. The platform’s embraces eco-friendly components, including materials like MOWIFLEX™ and PVA, which are proven to dissolve completely in water, leaving no trace in soil or marine environments.
Ideal for ESG-Focused Partnerships
Major brands like Nestlé, Unilever, McDonald’s, and Carnival Cruise Line have made public pledges to reduce their plastic footprint. These corporations are ideal partners for the Dissolve+™ platform. For example, Nestlé aims to cut virgin plastic use by one-third by 2025, while Unilever is investing in dissolvable sachets.
McDonald’s, through its Packaging Initiative, is piloting closed-loop packaging systems that benefit from low-barrier materials. Cruise liners such as Carnival and Royal Caribbean are incorporating dissolvable food service containers to meet maritime discharge regulations and improve customer experience.
With global fish showing100% microplastic contamination in some regions, according to a marine pollution report, the urgency for change is clear. Consumers are demanding traceable, toxin-free packaging, and Dissolve+™ provides a verifiable response.
Built for Scale
Dissolve+™ is engineered for compatibility with manufacturing processes like extrusion, thermoforming, and compression molding. The platform allows precise control over barrier properties and dissolution timing, so that containers can serve their required function for the pre-requisite time before disposal.
A Kuraray study on MOWIFLEX™, demonstrates its industrial feasibility and environmental safety.The technology also aligns with Timeplast, another additive-based plastic disruption approach, but surpasses it with full dissolution, eliminating microplastic residue entirely.
A key advantage is the drop-in nature of Dissolve+™. Production partners can shift to sustainable formats without replacing equipment, allowing minimal disruption and maximum scalability. Line speeds, energy use, and output metrics remain consistent with polyethylene or other systems.
Who Should Partner with Dissolve+™
Consumer Brands, seeking to reduce plastic packaging and align with consumer expectations.
Manufacturers, looking to adopt scalable, sustainable materials without major equipment changes.
Investors & Innovators, exploring next-gen materials and looking to lead in the green economy.
Partnership is the Fastest Route to Impact
The time for token gestures is over. Brands that embrace true innovation in packaging now will lead tomorrow’s sustainable economy. Dissolve+™ offers a unique opportunity for partners to differentiate their offerings, comply with regulations, and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
If you’re a material scientist, manufacturer, investor, or corporate sustainability leader, we invite you to explore strategic partnership opportunities. Together, we can shift the future of packaging from persistent pollutants to regenerative solutions.