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one.five, founded in 2020 in Hamburg, is an innovative startup specializing in the development and implementation of sustainable, circular, and custom packaging solutions. The founders, Martin Weber and Claire Hae-Min Gusko, both former employees of the Berlin vertical farming startup Infarm, have leveraged their experiences to bridge the gap between scientific research and market-ready packaging solutions.

one.five utilizes advanced AI technology to provide the ultimate packaging experience in terms of performance, price, and sustainability. Here are some of the main aspects of their work:

• AI-supported Packaging Solutions: The company develops and scales innovative biomaterials that can be integrated into existing value chains. These materials cause up to 76% less CO2 emissions compared to conventional composite material packaging[4][5].

• Sustainable Coatings: The focus is on developing sustainable, functional coatings for paper-based packaging solutions. This includes replacing non-recyclable multi-layer disposable bags with sustainable alternatives[4].

• Global Compliance: one.five considers local and global sustainability requirements, including PPWR compliance, to make smarter material and manufacturing decisions and minimize regional adjustments[2].

• Collaboration with Research Institutions: The company works closely with research teams at universities and institutes such as Fraunhofer IVV, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, and Georgia Institute of Technology to identify and bring valuable technologies to market[4][5].

The mission of one.five is to transform the packaging landscape through innovation, intelligence, and integrity. Here are some of the core values of the company:

• Duty to care: Care for oneself, colleagues, work, the office, and ultimately the planet.
• Create with intent: Work with a clear goal in mind and continuously evaluate whether the current path is the best way to achieve that goal.
• Acknowledge the process: Celebrate mistakes and successes together and continuously iterate for improvement.
• Transparency: All knowledge is available to everyone[3].

one.five is strongly focused on sustainability and has launched several initiatives to reduce the ecological footprint of the packaging industry:

• Reduction of CO2 Emissions: The developed biomaterials cause significantly less CO2 emissions than conventional materials.
• Circular Packaging: The materials are designed to be reused in existing waste streams or to decompose quickly and safely in the environment[4].
• Integration into Existing Value Chains: one.five leverages existing industrial capacities to bring effective solutions to market faster and on a larger scale[4].

The company recently received funding of 10.5 million euros to advance the development of bio-based packaging. one.five is collaborating with leading consumer goods brands and packaging companies, including the Munich mustard manufacturer Develey, to develop sustainable sauce packaging for European fast-food restaurants[4][5].

With its innovative approach and strong focus on sustainability and technology, one.five positions itself as a pioneer in the packaging industry and actively works to shape the future of packaging.

• 1 - https://www.startbase.de/organization/one-five/
• 2 - https://www.one-five.com
• 3 - https://www.one-five.com/about
• 4 - https://www.verpackungmitzukunft.at/de/one-five-erhaelt-10-5-millionen-euro-finanzierung-fuer-die-entwicklung-biobasierter-verpackungen/
• 5 - https://www.businessinsider.de/gruenderszene/business/fuer-ihr-eigenes-startup-kassieren-diese-beiden-ex-infarm-mitarbeiter-ueber-zehn-millionen-euro/