Building a Future Without Plastic Waste

Our Sustainability Framework is Rooted in Three Core Principles:

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    Environmental Responsibility

    Sustainable Feedstock

    Using corn starch as a feedstock offers significant environmental benefits because it is a renewable resource, biodegradable, and produces lower carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel-based materials.

    Resource Management and GHG Emissions

    Our production process is engineered to minimize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

    Value Chain Measurement and Monitoring

    We pursue a holistic sustainability approach that covers the entire value chain - from our own activities to our suppliers and customers and contributes to key ESG targets and regulations.

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    Social Responsibility

    Our People

    We strive to foster a safe and inclusive workplace and offer a diverse set of opportunities for all backgrounds, education levels, and skillsets.

    Workforce Health and Safety

    We are committed to creating a positive work environment that prioritizes employee health and overall well-being.

    Supply Chain Transparency

    We are actively engaged in the social and environmental impact at each stage of our product's life cycle, from raw material to finished product.

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    Governance and Accountability

    Code of Ethics

    Operating ethically and with integrity is at the core of Corn Next's governance framework, including our owners, management team, and employees.

    Our Business Practices

    We understand that how we operate is just as important as what we produce.  Responsible, sustainable business practices allow us to catalyze positive change and protect and preserve the environment.

    Research and Development

    Corn Next is committed to partnering with a diverse group of partners to utilize the CornNext-17 technology in as many ways as possible to eliminate plastic waste and create new high-performance products for a wide range of industries.

Tangible Actions for a Greener Planet

Corn Next’s Sustainability Highlights:

    • CornNext-17 products maintain durability during use but break down naturally, leaving no microplastics or toxins in soil or water. This means using CornNext-17 can reduce landfill waste by replacing plastics that take 500+ years to degrade with no industrial composting required, making disposal easier and reducing waste-processing emissions. The material also has no residual microplastics, unlike PLA and PHA alternatives.

    • Corn Next's production process is engineered to minimize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and provides 60% lower CO₂ emissions compared to conventional plastic production processes.

    • Our advanced processes combine cutting-edge technology with environmentally responsible practices to deliver high-quality, plastic-free products that decompose with no industrial composting required and contains zero plastics, PLA, PHA, or PSA, breaking down naturally without polluting soil, water, or air.

    • USDA Certified Biobased Product: This certification from the USDA confirms that CornNext-17 is derived from biological products, enhancing its market credibility.

    • BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute): CornNext-17 is certified by the BPI, affirming its compliance with stringent biodegradability standards, 98% Biobased: Verified as 98% biobased, highlighting its composition primarily from renewable resources,

    • Flustix Plastic-Free Product: The Flustix certification indicates that CornNext-17 is free from any plastic content, further positioning it as an eco-friendly product choice.