PVA PRO – A startup offering technology solutions for producing water-soluble polymer packaging has successfully raised nearly $1 million from the ITI Creative Startup Investment Fund.
Typically, traditional plastics take over 450 years to decompose, while biodegradable plastics require special environmental conditions in factories to break down within 6 to 12 months. In contrast, products made from PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol) compounds only take 30 to 60 minutes to dissolve in warm water (70 degrees Celsius).
PVA Pro packaging possesses special properties and has wide application potential.
Globally, PVA material has been used to produce products such as laundry detergent pods and pharmaceutical wraps. However, due to their opaque color and tendency to dissolve in cold water, they are not suitable for packaging. Therefore, the PVA PRO products, which are thin, transparent, and dissolve quickly only in hot water, promise to offer broader application possibilities.
“Currently, we have completed the development of environmentally friendly packaging designed for the textile and fashion industries. Our goal is to continue researching and applying PVA PRO solutions to other fields such as retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG),” said Ms. Thai Nhu Hang, co-founder of PVA PRO.
PVA PRO’s packaging solutions are described as ensuring the flexibility of conventional plastics, suitable for diverse purposes, free from microplastic pollution, and safe for wildlife and natural ecosystems. This reflects the founders’ dedication to improving the current situation of 1.8 million tons of plastic waste in Vietnam and 300 million tons globally.
Discussing the motivation behind the investment decision in PVA PRO, Ms. Dang Thi Kieu My, Director of the ITI Investment Fund, shared: “We are fully convinced by PVA PRO’s solutions developed by a highly experienced, dynamic, and capable team. Additionally, the market context, with numerous major global brands becoming increasingly serious about sustainable development, will be crucial for PVA PRO to realize its potential to provide quality and genuinely green products to customers and consumers.”
Furthermore, Mr. Raphael Cazalbou, CEO and co-founder of PVA PRO, expects that with nearly $1 million in investment and strategic and operational consulting support from the ITI Investment Fund, PVA PRO will make significant strides in enhancing production capacity, developing new products, and expanding its business market, thereby contributing more sustainable value to the community.
