""I told her that actually we can't recycle the mask," he told TechCrunch. "She just interrupted me and said, 'Oh, then you make a lot of trash every day.'""
""We've got international certifications to prove that the material is completely gone in six months," Yu said."
""We want to use a safe material, non-plastic, to replace fossil plastics for disposable products.""
Okosix developed a bio-based, biodegradable polymer blending cellulose, chitosan from crustacean shells, wax, and a proprietary material. The material is positioned as cheaper than polylactic acid (PLA) while offering equal or superior functionality. International certifications indicate complete decomposition within six months under specified conditions. Initial products target disposable face masks with plans to expand into surgical gowns, diapers, and sanitary napkins. A formal lifecycle analysis has not yet been completed, but projected carbon footprint is approximately 90% lower than polypropylene. The material aims to replace fossil-based single-use plastics in disposable healthcare products.
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