Biomimicry 3.8 and Logoplaste join forces

By Jim Cornall

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Logoplaste Mealhada, a preform and PET container production hub for Portugal and Spain, recently finished the implementation of a sun powered electric energy production solution to reduce 500 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Logoplaste Mealhada, a preform and PET container production hub for Portugal and Spain, recently finished the implementation of a sun powered electric energy production solution to reduce 500 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

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Logoplaste, which provides sustainable rigid plastic packaging solutions for the dairy industry, among others, is partnering with Biomimicry 3.8 on a project to design plants for the future that are carbon neutral and regenerative.

Biomimicry 3.8 is the world’s leading bio-inspired consultancy working with change agents to design products, processes and systems using biological intelligence informed by 3.8 billion year of research and development in nature. The company’s nature inspired innovation methodologies deliver sustainable innovations that are life friendly and regenerative.

The project is called Mission Zero+, where the main goal is to have a fully-functional industrial plant with zero emissions while also generating positive impact to the employees that operate the facility, the local ecosystem and community.

Biomimicry 3.8 and Logoplaste said they will invite business partners to become involved in the project, saying the full length of the supply chain needs to be involved to ensure a viable, long lasting, sustainable working solution.

To start the first phase of Mission Zero+, a pilot conceptual plant will be designed.

Biomimicry 3.8 will help by employing its biomimicry design and positive performance methodology to “develop a sustainable model inspired and informed by nature that delivers positive ecosystem services to create conditions conducive to life.”

Gerardo Chiaia, Logoplaste’s CEO, said, “A company exists only because it has a social utility, it is the only basis for a sustainable and fair economy. I am very excited to partner with Biomimicry 3.8 on our Mission Zero+ Vision.”

Dr. Dayna Baumeister, co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, added, “We are thrilled to be in partnership with Logoplaste on this ground breaking work. Logoplaste is recognized as a leader in using biomimicry for product design and innovation, by extending nature informed strategies to their facilities, they have the potential to demonstrate a positive and regenerative model is possible. This can transform how manufacturing facilities operate, monitor and measure their performance and impact.”

Biomimicry 3.8 is a bio-inspired consultancy offering biological intelligence consulting, professional training, and inspiration to support regenerative products, processes and systems design.

Founded in 1998, the company supports more than 250 clients, including Boeing, Colgate-Palmolive, Nike, General Electric, Herman Miller, HOK architects, IDEO, Interface, Natura, Procter and Gamble, Levi’s, Kohler, and General Mills.

Logoplaste is a global value-added service provider and producer of rigid plastic containers for global consumer companies in the food and beverage, cosmetics, personal care and household industries. Founded in 1976, the company has more than 60 factories, with locations in 16 countries around the world.

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