Over 15 years of experience in innovating sustainable packaging and bio-based, compostable and reusable alternatives.
We focus on providing packaging solutions for both retail and organic waste management. Our products are distinguished by their ecological balance, particularly by their contribution to the recovery of materials at the end of their life.
Traceable from the raw material to their release, they contribute to to reduce the environmental impact of our customers.
Our charter
- BioApply is committed to offering its customers only products containing at least 30% renewable materials. This percentage will be progressively increased as technologies become available.
- BioApply commits never to produce bags with a % of polyethylene
- BioApply commits to produce all of its products in Europe if this is technically feasible. If this is not possible, production will be carried out in the nearest location. BioApply will always try to bring the production location closer to the customer.
- All BioApply products are certified OK COMPOST, OK HOME COMPOST or OK BIOBASED certified.
- For the Swiss market, bags over 50 microns will not be labelled as “compostable” to comply with Biomass Switzerland recommendations.
- For the Swiss market, BioApply commits to add the white grid on the bags labelled as compostable to comply with Biomasse Suisse recommendations.
- BioApply offers products without GMOs and with inks free of heavy metals.
- All BioApply products are traceable with the www.respect-code.org platform.
- BioApply ensures that the materials used to make the bags are not in direct competition with human nutrition.
Our history
FOUNDATION OF BIOAPPLY. LAUNCHING THE BIODEGRADABLE BAG AND DUAL USE
2006
The basic objective is to replace single-use plastic with a bio-based and biodegradable 100% European bag.
RANGE OF COMPOSTABLE BAGS
2008
The BioApply compostable bags enable a positive cycle from its point of sale to the compost. After being used for shopping, the bag is then reused to efficiently sort organic waste: A contribution to high quality and quantity biomass.
BIOWASTE RANGE - ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL
2010
The issue of recycling organic waste is a challenge in terms of sorting quality. Compostable solutions have proven to be effective in making sorting simple, hygienic and practical, BioApply now offers specific solutions for the sorting of organic waste, responding to the growing demand at the communal, cantonal and regional levels, but also for the home.
RESPECT-CODE
2012
Since 2012, almost all BioApply solutions are traceable, in full transparency. In order to fight against green washing, BioApply has partnered with Product DNA to make its supply chain 100% verified, in one click.
REBAG - DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRST BIOSOURCED AND COMPOSTABLE REUSABLE BAG
2013
To complete its dual-use offering, BioApply introduces its first compostable, reusable solutions that challenge fossil-based solutions such as woven PP bags or paper bags co-extruded with plastic.
THE LITTLE GREEN BIN
2015
At the request of the Canton of Geneva, BioApply develops a small kitchen waste bin that is ventilated, designed and compatible with compostable bags and kitchen storage systems. This small bin is adopted by the inhabitants of the Canton of Geneva and contributes significantly to the separation of organic waste. Since then, BioApply has remained the canton’s official supplier.
COMPOBAG
2016
The Compobag, which has been on sale in Switzerland for 15 years, has seen little further development. BioApply decided to revise this essential product and optimise both its functionality and its environmental performance. The packaging was simplified, the design optimised and the compostable films improved to drastically reduce the thickness and CO2 impact.
The Ecocompobag has won its sustainable bet and is becoming increasingly popular on the Swiss market.
BABAG
2017
The BaBag is a sustainable alternative to cotton bags or tote bags. While cotton has a high-water consumption and is prone to pesticides, the Babag is made from PEFC-certified wood fibres from Central Europe. It is certified as compostable.
BIOPAPER
2018
BioPaper, launch of the first product range made of treated functional paper.
The products are certified suitable for composting and recycling.
PAPER CARRIER
2020
BioApply offers a sustainable alternative to the kraft bag and launches paper carrier bags containing up to 30% dry grass. The eco-balance is significantly improved by this biomass from waste.
IFOODBAG
2021
BioApply offers a new solution for refrigeration management. In collaboration with the company IFoodBag, BioApply aims to highlight innovative and recyclable solutions to complement its product range.
WOODEN RANGE
2022
Based on wood fibres, BioApply launches the Wooden range to solve the organic cotton problem. A complete range, from fruit and vegetable nets to bags for bulk produce, all made from 100% European plants and compostable. For the future, BioApply is running two innovation projects:
IsoBag: developing a reusable cooler bag made from recycled materials.
It is made of renewable raw materials and can be recycled at the end of its life cycle.
SurfAce: Development of a surface treatment that is made of 100% renewable raw materials and increases the resistance of compostable films.
FOUNDATION OF BIOAPPLY. LAUNCHING THE BIODEGRADABLE BAG AND DUAL USE
The basic objective is to replace single-use plastic with a bio-based and biodegradable 100% European bag.
RANGE OF COMPOSTABLE BAGS
The BioApply compostable bags enable a positive cycle from its point of sale to the compost. After being used for shopping, the bag is then reused to efficiently sort organic waste: A contribution to high quality and quantity biomass.
BIOWASTE RANGE - ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL
The issue of recycling organic waste is a challenge in terms of sorting quality. Compostable solutions have proven to be effective in making sorting simple, hygienic and practical, BioApply now offers specific solutions for the sorting of organic waste, responding to the growing demand at the communal, cantonal and regional levels, but also for the home.
RESPECT-CODE
Since 2012, almost all BioApply solutions are traceable, in full transparency. In order to fight against green washing, BioApply has partnered with Product DNA to make its supply chain 100% verified, in one click.
REBAG - DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRST BIOSOURCED AND COMPOSTABLE REUSABLE BAG
To complete its dual-use offering, BioApply introduces its first compostable, reusable solutions that challenge fossil-based solutions such as woven PP bags or paper bags co-extruded with plastic.
THE LITTLE GREEN BIN
At the request of the Canton of Geneva, BioApply develops a small kitchen waste bin that is ventilated, designed and compatible with compostable bags and kitchen storage systems. This small bin is adopted by the inhabitants of the Canton of Geneva and contributes significantly to the separation of organic waste. Since then, BioApply has remained the canton's official supplier.
Compobag
The Compobag, which has been on sale in Switzerland for 15 years, has seen little further development. BioApply decided to revise this essential product and optimise both its functionality and its environmental performance. The packaging was simplified, the design optimised and the compostable films improved to drastically reduce the thickness and CO2 impact.
The Ecocompobag has won its sustainable bet and is becoming increasingly popular on the Swiss market.
Treetote
The TreeTote is a sustainable alternative to cotton bags or tote bags. While cotton has a high-water consumption and is prone to pesticides, the TreeTote is made from PEFC-certified wood fibres from Central Europe. It is certified as compostable.
Biopaper
BioPaper, launch of the first product range made of treated functional paper.
The products are certified suitable for composting and recycling.
Paper carrier
BioApply offers a sustainable alternative to the kraft bag and launches paper carrier bags containing up to 30% dry grass. The eco-balance is significantly improved by this biomass from waste.
ifoodbag
BioApply offers a new solution for refrigeration management. In collaboration with the company IFoodBag, BioApply aims to highlight innovative and recyclable solutions to complement its product range.
Wooden range
Based on wood fibres, BioApply launches the Wooden range to solve the organic cotton problem. A complete range, from fruit and vegetable nets to bags for bulk produce, all made from 100% European plants and compostable. For the future, BioApply is running two innovation projects:
IsoBag: developing a reusable cooler bag made from recycled materials.
It is made of renewable raw materials and can be recycled at the end of its life cycle.
SurfAce: Development of a surface treatment that is made of 100% renewable raw materials and increases the resistance of compostable films.
Notre équipe
Frédéric Mauch
Stefan Feltgen
Laurent Nardini
Kranay Kitsikis
Saoirse Kathryn McConnell
Karl H. Bayer
Olivia Mauch
Graphiste
Claudine Bettoli
Secretaire
Our partners
As a member of the Vrac network, BioApply participates in the development of sustainable food and non-food systems and in the reduction of food waste and single-use packaging waste
BioApply partners and supports Yes We Farm, a Swiss crowdfunding platform dedicated to agriculture and food!
As a member of Biomass Switzerland, BioApply helps to improve and optimise the management of compostable waste and the adaptation of biodegradable materials.
Prizes & Awards
- 2006 — Trophée eco-conscience, Lausanne
- 2007 — Cantonal scholarship for sustainable development, Geneva
- 2007 — Y Parc start-up prize, Yverdon
- 2008 — IMD winner of the Start upprogramme, Lausanne
- 2010 — Swiss Venture Leaders
- 2011 — US Selection Swissnex, San Francisco
- 2016 - 2017 — European Business Awards, National Champion
- 2017 — Growth Champion "Le Temps & Handelszeitung"
