NaKu Corporate Brochure 2025 – Natural. Sustainable. Forward-looking.
NaKu – Made from natural plastic
Since 2007, NaKu has stood for a vision: packaging made from renewable raw materials that protects people and the environment. The new 2025 company brochure impressively demonstrates how far this vision has already become reality – with a wide range of products, projects, and innovations made from bioplastics.
What is natural plastic?
NaKu uses plastics made from plant-based raw materials such as corn starch or sugar. These materials are biodegradable and compostable according to DIN EN 13432. They offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics – without persistent microplastics and without harmful substances.
Product variety for everyday life and industry
Organic bags
From fresh-keeping bags to garbage and freezer bags to carrier bags for retailers and pharmacies – NaKu offers a wide range of compostable and breathable bags that keep food fresher for longer and can be used as organic waste bags at the end of their life cycle.
PLA/rPLA bottles
The "120% sustainable" NaKu bottle is made from 100% plant-based PLA plus 20% recycled PLA. It is lightweight, pollutant-free, and biodegradable (compostable according to DIN 13432) – ideal for beverages, cosmetics, or cleaning products. Custom bottle geometries are also possible.
Organic cans & sample tubes
Resealable containers made of bioplastic are suitable for food, dietary supplements, or cosmetics. Sample tubes made of PLA are robust, non-toxic, and versatile – from the laboratory to the outdoors.
Biopolymer films & labels
The films made from starch and sugar replace conventional plastic labels and paper products. They are waterproof, dimensionally stable, printable, and compostable according to DIN 13432 – ideal for garden centers, packaging, and promotional materials.
Sugar card
A sustainable alternative to PVC cards: The NaKu sugar card is made of sugar and starch, is compostable, and is already part of a recycling project. It is suitable for bank cards, hotel cards, access cards, and much more.
Research, Projects & Awards
Recycling & Circular Economy
NaKu combines mechanical and chemical recycling with biodegradability. The vision: a "double loop" of recycling and composting that sustainably extends the life cycle of packaging.
Projects with impact
From art projects with bioplastic ants to interchangeable cartridges for natural cosmetics – NaKu realizes individual customer projects with high standards of sustainability and design.
Award-winning innovation
NaKu has received multiple awards, including the Energy Globe Award Austria for its organic planting bag used in a Kenyan reforestation project. Other accolades include the ÖGUT Environmental Award, DAPHNE, TRIGOS, Genius, and many more.
Transparency & Responsibility
NaKu is actively committed to combating greenwashing and raising awareness about counterfeit organic bags. Through information campaigns, studies, and self-tests, the company helps consumers and retailers recognize genuine sustainability.
Interesting facts about bioplastics in the company brochure
Our new company brochure also covers numerous topics related to bioplastics. Learn more about:
- Biosack deception - NaKu clarifies
- Plastic bag ban and fake organic bags
- The OK Compost Seal – What these seals mean
- Material comparison – Pros and cons of glass, rPET & rPLA
- Bioplastic recycling
- Study: Microplastics & PET
- Study: Shelf life of cooking oils
- Study Health & Cooking Oils
- Material comparison of card products: Paper/cardboard plastic-coated, conventional plastic/PVC & sugar card
- The NaKu plastics cycle
- The plastic cross – classification of plastics
Discover now: The entire brochure
Here you can download the new NaKu company brochure as a PDF file.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the content of the new NaKu company brochure
What is natural plastic?
Natural plastic is a bio-based, biodegradable material made from plant-based raw materials such as corn starch or sugar. It offers an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
What products does NaKu produce from bioplastics?
NaKu produces, among other things, organic bags, PLA/rPLA bottles, organic cans, sample tubes, biopolymer films, labels, and even cards made of sugar – all compostable according to DIN 13432.
What does “120% sustainable” mean for the NaKu bottle?
The NaKu bottle is made of 100% plant-based PLA and an additional 20% recycled PLA – a combination of regrowth and recycling that consistently pursues the idea of sustainability.
Are the products really compostable?
Yes, all NaKu products are industrially compostable according to DIN EN 13432. Some, like the organic bags, are also suitable for home composting.
How do NaKu products differ from conventional plastic?
NaKu products contain no harmful substances, do not produce permanent microplastics, are CO₂-saving in production and are biodegradable according to DIN 13432 – unlike conventional petroleum plastics.
What is the NaKu cycle?
The NaKu cycle describes the life cycle of products: from the extraction of plant-based raw materials through production and use to recycling options or composting.
Are there any studies on the effectiveness of the products?
Yes, for example, a study by BOKU Vienna shows that food stays fresh significantly longer in NaKu fresh-keeping bags than in conventional packaging.
Can companies have customized packaging solutions produced?
NaKu offers tailor-made solutions – from individually printed bags to bottles with custom shapes or labels.
What awards has NaKu received?
NaKu has been awarded, among others, the Energy Globe Award Austria, the ÖGUT Environmental Prize and the Lower Austria Innovation Prize.
Where can I purchase the products or download the brochure?
The products are available 24/7 in the NaKu online shop . The brochure can be downloaded here as a PDF.
