Lightweight plastic bottles and sheets using patented layered structure
Patented layered-structure plastic bottles and sheets that use 50-66% less material by weight than solid alternatives. Prototyped bottles and pilot-scale sheet processing technology enable sustainable, lightweight packaging for food service, consumer goods, and industrial applications.
Overview
Corumat has developed a patented, layered-structure plastic manufacturing technology that produces bottles and sheets using only one-half to one-third the material of conventional solid plastic products. This drastic material reduction delivers significant sustainability benefits, including lower raw material consumption, reduced transportation energy, and decreased end-of-life waste. The technology is applicable across food service packaging, consumer goods, and industrial packaging, offering brands and manufacturers a practical path to lightweight their packaging without sacrificing performance.
Technical specifications
- Patented layered structure in plastics that maintains strength and durability while using 50-66% less material by weight
- Prototype bottles demonstrated with material reductions of 50-67% compared to solid bottles
- Pilot-scale sheet processing technology capable of producing sheets for cartons and other packaging formats
- Versatile applications spanning bottles, cartons, food service packaging, sporting goods, transportation materials, and building insulation
- Heat-stable and durable structures suitable for a range of packaging requirements
- 30,000-square-foot facility in Yakima, WA available for pilot and commercial-scale production
Technology readiness level
The technology has progressed beyond laboratory validation. Corumat has secured over $5 million in non-dilutive grant funding, including SBIR awards and Washington Cleantech grants, and has generated $700k in pilot orders from customers. The company is currently offering a structured engagement pathway beginning with a discovery call, followed by prototype development (budgets ranging from $10k to $100k depending on complexity), pilot projects, and ultimately commercial production at either the partner's facility or Corumat's Yakima facility. The technology is ready for pilot-scale validation and is advancing toward broader commercial deployment.
About Corumat, Inc.
Corumat, Inc. is a materials science company founded in 2013 that specializes in micro-engineering sustainable, plant-based materials to replace conventional plastics. The company uses a patented manufacturing process to create lightweight, durable, and heat-stable structures that require significantly less material than traditional petroleum-based plastics. Its primary focus is on decarbonizing the packaging and waste industries through products that are compostable and often carbon-negative. The company's technology is versatile, with applications spanning food service packaging, sporting goods, transportation materials, and building insulation.
Corumat addresses critical environmental challenges by developing the Big Green Loop, an ecosystem designed to divert food and organic waste from landfills and convert them back into compostable packaging. This approach aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat ocean plastic pollution by creating profitable waste infrastructure. The company has demonstrated its technology through pilot programs and collaborations with research institutions, including the USDA. Corumat has successfully secured over $5 million in non-dilutive grant funding from organizations such as the EPA, the National Science Foundation, and the USDA to support its research, development, and scaling efforts.
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