Visit us at the long night of research and find out more about bioplastics!
The WALK4FUTURE on Earth Day “PLANET VS. PLASTIC”
Yesterday, on Earth Day, which this year has the motto “PLANET VS. PLASTIC,” we accompanied Martina Gleissenebner-Teskey on her #WALK4FUTURE – and it was great!
Reception and start of the WALK4FUTURE by Martina Gleissenebner-Teskey
The long-awaited day has come. At 09:00 a.m. there was a meet & greet and the start of the WALK4FUTURE by Martina Gleissenebner-Teskey.
WALK4FUTURE – anything goes ;-)
WALK4FUTURE – anything goes 😉 A particularly exciting project! When Ute Zimmermann (IM POLYMER) and Martina Gleissenebner-Teskey stand side by side, creativity simmers! Not only is planning happening here, it's actually being forged. So exciting that even our managing director is excited
Podcast recording: The RED BULLETiN INNOVATOR Session
The podcast recording with Johann Zimmermann for The RED BULLETiN INNOVATOR Session
NaKu will be back at the City Farm Augarten 2024 garden festival
NaKu supports the City Farm Augarten garden party with the NaKu organic carrier bags made from bioplastics. This keeps the freshly harvested vegetables fresh for longer!
🐣Easter special for organic farms: 10% discount on organic bags! 🌿
🐣Easter special for organic farms: 10% discount on organic bags! 🌿 Organic farms now benefit from our exclusive Easter promotion. Discover the environmentally friendly bags made of bioplastic from NaKu now! Compared to conventional paper bags, they are not only more sustainable, but also more cost-effective. Benefit
Easter special: Save 10% on environmentally friendly pharmacy bags!
Benefit from our exclusive Easter promotion* and receive a 24% discount on your order in our online shop with the code apoostern10.
Lizzy asks: The creation of microplastics and the dangers
Ass.Prof. Mag. Dr.rer.nat. Christian Zafiu from the BOKU Institute for Waste and Circular Management talks about the creation of microplastics and the dangers.
Master students wanted for BOKU projects
Master students are being sought for two interesting projects at BOKU!
Network meeting for the microplastic-free alliance
Last Friday (February 23.2.2024, XNUMX) we had the opportunity to take part in the network meeting of the microplastic-free alliance.
NaKu in the art project “More than 40.000”
We are currently at the information stand with IMPOLYMER GmbH as part of the art project “More than 40.000” by Artstudio Hamburg (Irina Ahrend-Liu & Xiaomin Liu) in Quarree Wandsbek, Hamburg.
Is there anything greener than rPET?
Infographic comparing the materials of rPET and rPLA.
Microplastics and nanoplastics in PET bottles?!
From the media: Ingestion of microplastics and nanoplastics by drinking from PET bottles
Meet NaKu at Biofach 2024
We look forward to meeting you at Biofach 2024 in Nuremberg
Health & cooking oils: Are PET bottles dangerous?
The study also found that the PET bottle releases carcinogenic benzene into the oil over its storage period.
Shelf life of cooking oils: What happens when oil goes rancid?
Researchers at the University of Vienna conducted a study to examine the shelf life of sunflower oil in various bottles, including testing the bio-based NaKu bottle.
The NaKu team wishes you a relaxing holiday!
The year 2023 is coming to an end and we would like to take the opportunity to thank you very much for your loyalty and support!
NaKu at the imh Food Safety Conference 2024
The imh “Food Safety” conference will take place in Vienna on January 23rd and 24th, 2024.
NaKu at the BMK “Research, Technology, Innovation”
NaKu at the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation & Technology.
NaKu lecture seminar “FCM & Sustainability” at the LVA
A very interesting seminar took place at the LVA on November 22nd, 2023.
NaKu at the BMK event “Research, Technology, Innovation”
“Research, technology, innovation: highlights of the bio-based industry”
NaKu company vacation
We recharge our batteries from 21.12.23/7.1.24/XNUMX – XNUMX/XNUMX/XNUMX!
Our Vienna NaKu office is moving
From January 1, 2024 you will find our Vienna office at our new location: Zimbagasse 5A, 1140 Vienna.
NaKu at the department information evening at the TGM
On November 10, 2023, we had the opportunity to be part of the department information evening of the Department of Plastics and Environmental Technology at the TGM.
FCM & Sustainability of LVA GmbH – NaKu is there!
Naku at the FCM & Sustainability seminar at LVA GmbH.
NaKu will be there at the department information evening at the TGM Department of Plastics and Environmental Technology!
NaKu at the department information evening at the TGM Department of Plastics and Environmental Technology
SUSFERT and NaKu announce collaboration: Together for a sustainable future
Johann Zimmermann and Mikael Muegge
NaKu at MAT-DAYS 2023
Can I go home now? How NaKu deals with AI. Johann Zimmermann will speak at MAT-DAYS about how NaKu is currently using AI tools.
The NaKu barrier tape & the Koralpenlauf 2023
We are particularly pleased that we were able to support the Koralpenlauf with our environmentally friendly bioplastic barrier tape. We are particularly pleased with the positive feedback we have received.
Plastic-free kitchen and plastic-free, sustainable food storage
In a world that is increasingly focusing on sustainability and environmental awareness, designing a plastic-free kitchen and storing food in an environmentally friendly way is becoming increasingly important.
Visit us at BIOGAST 2023
We warmly welcome all organic retailers to visit us at this year's Biogast trade fair on Sunday, September 17.09.2023th, XNUMX in Wels!
Award for the “Plastic Teaching Aid Box”
The plastic teaching aid box was awarded the Energy Globe. NaKu is there with its ants made of bioplastics!
Discussion Round “The Effects of Artificial Intelligence on Creativity, Art, Society and Economy”
The impact of artificial intelligence on creativity, art, society and business.
Are we saving the climate? An exciting lecture!
It was great to meet Andreas Jäger again last week! His lecture entitled “Are we saving the climate?” was extremely exciting and insightful.
Presentation of the prize to the HBLFA Schönbrunn
During the graduation ceremony, we presented the Energy Globe Award and certificates of appreciation to the two students and the Schönbrunn Horticultural School.
Bioplastic network with a fresh impetus
A very readable article about the bioplastics network by Georg Sachs in the Chemical Report.
NaKu at the Kurier future zone SPEAK OUT Festival
The Speak Out was dedicated to topics such as green investments, future mobility, circular economy, sustainability and other relevant environmental and climate issues.
NaKu in “The Economy”
NaKu in “The Economy”. Read the full article right here.
NaKu at the Biopolymer Meeting April 2023
At the Biopolymer Team Meeting last week we had the opportunity to exchange views on the latest developments in the field of bioplastics
NaKu is at the City Farm Augarten garden party
NaKu supports the City Farm Augarten garden party with the NaKu organic carrier bags made from bioplastics. This keeps the freshly harvested vegetables fresh for longer!
Different ways lead to PLA recyclate
Together with industrial partners, NaKu is developing procedures and process coordination for the recycling of its PLA bottles.
Bioplastics lecture at the BRG Wr. new town
Last week we had the chance to welcome students of the BRG Wr. Neustadt to provide a deeper understanding of this important topic.
NaKu supports wemorrow's Forward20 Selection #01
We are very happy to support wemorrow's Forward20 Selection #01 and at the same time congratulate them!
NaKu and the SUSFERT project
We are happy to be part of the international SUSFERT project with our 120% sustainable NaKu PLA/rPLA bottle!
Testing a new bio-based/biodegradable material using micro-injection molded ants
The ants are particularly interesting because the finest details are produced here using micro-injection molding.
NaKu barrier tape made of bioplastic
The clear advantage of the NaKu barrier tape, in addition to the fact that it is made from plant-based raw materials, is that it can decompose.
Bioeconomy Austria network meeting
There were extremely interesting lectures at the Bioeconomy Austria network reception.
Christmas/company vacation 2022
The NaKu team also needs a little break!
The 120% sustainable NaKu PLA bottle
Can something be more than 100% sustainable? You can read here how the new NaKu PLA bottle achieves this.
The 120% sustainable NaKu PLA bottle at the K trade fair
The 120% sustainable NaKu PLA bottle can be seen at the K Messe Düsseldorf from today.
Dare to think 2022 – landscape of knowledge
We are looking forward to our lecture at “Landscape of Knowledge”!
New NOT PLASTIC WATER commercial
Our new commercial for the NOT PLASTIC Water is ready and has the motto “hike”.
NaKu in the Technical Museum in Vienna
Our colleague Fabian discovered NaKu bags & bottles in the Vienna Technical Museum.
PLA/bioplastic recycling
Bioplastic recycling. The 120% sustainable NaKu bottle.
NaKu at Fachpack 2022
Visit us at Fachpack 2022 in Nuremberg!
NaKu at BIOFACH 2022
BIOFACH 2022 was great again!
NaKu general catalog & company brochure
The 60-page NaKu general catalog is here! Download right here.
NaKu at the ENZYCLE Workshop in Valencia
The ENCYCLE workshop in Valencia on “enzymatic plastic recycling”.
NaKu at the PolyLifeCycle training
NaKu was part of the pilot year of PolyLifeCycle training at the Montanuniversität Leoben.
NaKu at the 4GAMECHANGERS Festival 2022
It was great again, the 4Gamerchangers Festival 2022!
The NaKu organic bottle as a refreshment dispenser
The NaKu organic bottle was included as a refreshment dispenser at the SDG Hiking Day 2022 at KPH Krems.
15 years of NaKu – 15 years of bioplastics
15 years NaKu. From the pioneer and visionary to the Energy Globe Award.
NaKu and the Ganger nursery
Today we would like to introduce one of our long-standing customers - the garden center Ganger.
NaKu is still a klimaaktiv partner
The NaKu klimaaktiv partnership has been extended again. We are very happy about it!
NaKu is included in the plastic teaching aid box
The ants made of bioplastic are included in the teaching aid box as an example.
NaKu & the Vienna City Marathon 2022
This year's VCM finisher bag is an environmentally friendly NaKu bag made from bioplastics.
NaKu & the Youth Speak Forum 2022
A whole day full of inspiring conversations about sustainability.
Research project with the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
The Smart Building project at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences is about buildings and regenerative alternative materials.
NaKu & freemee cosmetics
Natural cosmetics packaged naturally. In the exchangeable cartridge made of bioplastics from NaKu!
NaKu & the ADAMAH BioHof
Today we would like to introduce you to one of our long-standing customers - the ADAMAH BioHof.
NaKu & Handmade by Nature
Handmade by Nature stands for the appreciation of nature, its delicacies and the often still traditional craftsmanship.
NaKu Christmas vacation 2021
We relax and gather energy for the coming year from December 23.12.21rd, 04.01.22 to January XNUMXth, XNUMX.
NaKu & the City Farm Augarten!
Find out what NaKu has to do with City Farm Augarten in this article.
NOT PLASTIC WATER in the PLA bottle
Unbelievable but true: There is nothing in this bottle but nature!
NaKu was at TEDx Vienna 2021!
TEDx Vienna 2021 was a great success for NaKu!
NaKu wins the Energy Globe Award Austria in the Earth category
NaKu wins the Energy Globe Award Austria in the Earth category
Nominated 3 times for the Energy Globe
We are nominated for the Energy Globe federal state, Austria and worldwide!
NaKu at TEDxVienna 2021
Visit us at our booth at TEDxVienna 2021!
Voting Energy Globe Austria
We have been nominated for the Energy Globe Austria with our organic plant bag!
Sustainability Action Days 2021
NaKu is part of the Sustainability Action Days 2021 with two video contributions!
Bioplastic Ants – Project & Production
The production of ants from bioplastics - the manufacturing process.
New product: NaKu natural cosmetics cartridge with bioplastics
Natural cosmetic jars from NaKu in cooperation with freemee cosmetics in finalization.
How do you properly separate organic waste?
You can find out how to properly separate plastic waste in this article.
Coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer for plants
Coffee grounds as a natural fertilizer for plants
Ideal for organic waste - your own worm box for at home
You don't necessarily need a garden for your own compost at home.
What is the correct way to separate plastic waste?
Separate plastic waste correctly - find out more in this article.
NaKu as an example of ecological management
The state of Lower Austria presents a new platform. And NaKu is there!
Naku poem
A subscriber to our newsletter sent us a poem about NaKu.
NaKu organic bags for quick meals
The NaKu bags made of natural plastic offer many advantages to catering establishments!
NaKu at ORF III - The plastic bag dilemma
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NaKu plant bag for Energy Globe
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Waste less food! Use NaKu bioplastic bags!
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NaKu organic packaging project for natural cosmetic products
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NaKu brings nature to pharmacies!
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Bioplastic - What is it?
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Don't call me plastic!
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