Shellworks is a design-led techbio company developing plastic-free, compostable packaging materials and products to replace conventional plastics. The company cultivates high‑performance biomaterials in its lab using natural fermentation processes and plant or waste feedstocks, creating materials that are recyclable in the biological cycle and can safely break down in home or industrial composting environments.[1][2][3][4][5] Its flagship material, Vivomer, is a bio‑based, vegan, shelf‑stable and reusable alternative to plastic that contains no microplastics or toxic additives and is made and unmade by microbes.[1][3][4] Shellworks works with brands and manufacturers to deliver sustainable packaging solutions and other commercial products that match or exceed the performance of traditional plastic, aiming to demonstrate that large‑scale, plastic‑free innovation is commercially viable while significantly reducing environmental impact.[1][2][3][4][5]
