2025 Reuters Sustainability Awards
Finalist — Product Innovation
Packaging for What’s Next
- Renewable Materials
- Certified Home & Industrial Compostable
- Made in the USA, American Innovation
- Designed for Performance and SB 54 Regulatory Compliance.
Recognized by leaders. Certified for performance.
Awards & Recognition
2025 Sustainability Awards by Packaging Europe
Finalist — Pre-Commercialized Renewables
2026 World Sustainability Awards
Finalist — Sustainable Innovation
2026 IoPP AmeriStar Awards
Winner — Sustainable Packaging
Product Certifications
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
BioCal-ICS
CMA Approved
BioCal
BPI Commercially Compostable
TÜV OK compost HOME
Certifications vary by product.
Developed by NantBR and made from renewable ocean calcium sand, our Wave Ware™ straws and tableware provide high performance—and go back to the earth.
“We’re now seeing the long-term effects of microplastics on both the environment and human biology. Our goal is to create materials that outperform plastic and fully break down, leaving no microplastics behind.”
Lila Karlsen McNutt
Global Sales & Marketing Director
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Carbon Negative Beginning of Life
Naturally regenerative, carbon negative ocean calcium sand mineral.
Advanced Biopolymer Engineering
Designed for durability, compostability, and zero pollution.
High-Performance Materials
Engineered to match or exceed traditional plastics strength and usability.
Proudly Made in the USA
Tariff free, faster delivery, lower carbon footprint, superior quality.
Carbon Negative Beginning of Life
Naturally regenerative, carbon negative ocean calcium sand mineral.
Advanced Biopolymer Engineering
Designed for durability, compostability, and zero pollution.
High-Performance Materials
Engineered to match or exceed traditional plastics strength and usability.
Proudly Made in the USA
Tariff free, faster delivery, lower carbon footprint, superior quality.
See how our plates stack up.
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Real partners. Real results.
Businesses across the U.S. count on NantBioRenewables for performance, reliability, and a more sustainable future.
“With our endless Lake Michigan beaches, we feel the need to lead by example in protecting our environment. We hate the idea that so much disposable tableware sits in landfills for many years before decomposing. Wave Ware™ products decompose fast even in landfills, which aligns perfectly with our values.”
“We help people get healthy to live longer and enjoy life. Using sustainable products does the same thing but for the planet. Making people healthier and the world healthier—that’s what aligns with our brand values.”
Sancar-Pak LLC
“Partnering with NantBioRenewables has strengthened our commitment to sustainability while ensuring reliable supply and compliance. Their U.S.-made compostable products give us confidence in both quality and performance, which is critical for serving our customers.”