Published on: September 18, 2025

 A Green Leap for Australia’s Future

EcoPHA Biotech, in partnership with Terra Sol and supported by leading universities and industry collaborators, proudly announces a world-first biotechnology breakthrough: the simultaneous production of low-carbon liquid fuels (SAF & renewable diesel) and PHA bioplastics from a single feedstock—Pongamia oil.

This innovation aligns with the Australian Government’s $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program and represents a transformative step towards achieving a circular bioeconomy.

 What Makes This Special?

• Dual Output: Biofuels + Bioplastics from one process
• Feedstock: Pongamia – a non-edible, drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing tree crop
• Applications: Fuel for transport & aviation, compostable tableware, packaging, straws, coffee cups and more

 EcoPHA CEO Dr. Wilson Ling Says:

“The Albanese Government’s commitment to low carbon fuels is a strong catalyst for Australia’s clean energy future. Our technology unlocks the full value of Pongamia oil—powering both fuels and biodegradable plastics from a single system.”

 Why This Matters

• ✔️ Supports Net-Zero goals and fuel independence
• ✔️ Reduces land and processing requirements
• ✔️ Boosts regional employment in Queensland & Northern Territory
• ✔️ Potential showcase at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics

 Strategic Collaboration

This achievement reflects deep collaboration between EcoPHA, Terra Sol, university researchers, farmers, packaging manufacturers, and national policy makers.

We must also recognize the forward-thinking support from Rio Tinto and regional sustainability leaders who are exploring integration of Pongamia systems for carbon offset and eco-packaging transitions.

• 🔬 Pongamia Seeds, Oil, and PHB Bioplastic Samples
• 🌳 Mature Pongamia Trees in Northern Australia
• 🌿 Compostable Eco Tableware with Natural Backgrounds

 Join the Green Future

EcoPHA is now inviting partners, investors, and designers to co-create a future where every drop of oil and every leaf of a tree powers both cleaner skies and plastic-free packaging.

📨 Contact: louise@ecopha.com

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 Learn more about our PHA Bioplastics Technology

We’re incredibly proud to share that EcoPHA Biotech and Terra Sol have been named Finalists in the InnovationAus 2025 Awards for Excellence under the Energy and Renewables category!

“Every day, over 2.7 million coffee cups are discarded in Australia—many lined with plastic or PLA, contributing to long-term waste and microplastic pollution. Our new solution, built with PHA from nature, is the first of its kind: truly compostable, zero microplastics, and locally made.”

This collaboration brings together:

• 🌿 EcoPHA Biotech – leaders in PHA innovation and sustainable biotechnology
• 🎨 Terra Sol – award-winning creators of premium eco-packaging design

Together, we’ve launched Australia’s first PHA-lined cup – completely home compostable, ocean safe, and proudly plastic-free. It’s a step forward in our mission toward a circular, net-zero bioeconomy.

🏆 Help Us Win People’s Choice!

We’re in the running for the People’s Choice Award and we need your support:

👉 Click here to vote for EcoPHA x Terra Sol

🗳️ One person. One vote. Let’s make it count!

Winners will be announced at the InnovationAus Awards Gala on November 27, 2025, in Sydney.

🌏 About the InnovationAus Awards

Hosted by InnovationAus.com, this annual awards program celebrates Australia’s boldest and brightest breakthroughs in tech, renewables, manufacturing, clean energy, and national capability. Being named a finalist is a major recognition of impact and potential.

We thank the judges, the editorial board, and our community of innovators who believe in building a better, greener Australia.

#TogetherForChange #PHA #SustainableAustralia #CircularEconomy

Finalists at the InnovationAus Awards 2025

A Revolutionary Collaboration to Tackle Plastic Waste

Each year, over 20 million metric tons of plastic seep into the environment. With the global production nearing 460 million tons annually, the need for breakthrough solutions has never been more urgent.

Enter EcoPha Biotech, an Australian climate-tech pioneer producing next-generation PHA bioplastic, and Terra Sol, a Sydney-based design powerhouse turning science into sustainable consumer culture. Their collaboration is now nationally recognized — as finalists at the InnovationAus 2025 Awards for Excellence under the Energy & Renewables category!

📰 Read the full article on InnovationAus: https://www.innovationaus.com/finalists-ecopha-biotech-and-terra-sol-team-up-on-plastic-waste

What Makes This Bioplastic Different?

EcoPha’s PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) is fully compostable, marine-safe, and leaves no microplastic residue. Derived from Pongamia oil, this innovation is grown, extracted, and refined right here in Australia — from seed to solution.

🌿 The result? A closed-loop, carbon-friendly supply chain.
Headquartered in Victoria, with labs in Perth.
 In collaboration with Terra Sol, based in Sydney.

“Terra Sol takes that science and transforms it through design,” says Terra Sol CEO Louise Sykes.
“Together, we’re proving that scalable biotech and great design can inspire consumers and businesses alike.”

 Products That Make a Statement

The EcoPha × Terra Sol collaboration isn’t just about innovation—it’s about mainstream transformation.

•  Stylish, biodegradable takeaway cups

•  Single-use hospital-grade cutlery

•  Sustainable packaging in schools and universities

•  Design-first cultural storytelling

•  Feels like plastic, behaves like nature

These products are already in use across Australian cafés, healthcare settings, and educational institutions, offering a guilt-free alternative to conventional plastic.

 From Pongamia to PHB Powder: The Science Behind It

The EcoPha process begins with Pongamia seeds, a sustainable oil source. Through a sophisticated fermentation and extraction process, this oil is converted into PHB powder, a pure form of PHA plastic.

 This material is then molded into final-use packaging and consumer items.
 Fully compostable in soil and marine environments within months.
 Breaks down with zero microplastic residue.

 Recognition That Matters

Being named a finalist in the InnovationAus Awards validates not just the science — but the vision.

“This nomination is a powerful signal that Australia is embracing innovations the world urgently needs,” says Sykes.
“It proves that science and creativity, united, can lead the way in sustainable material design.”

The Awards Night:
📍Sydney Town Hall
 November 27, 2025
 Book your table now and join the celebration.

 Why This Matters for All of Us

 As countries and industries scramble to reduce plastic waste, the EcoPha–Terra Sol model stands as a blueprint for how design, science, and storytelling can converge to solve global problems.

🇦🇺 It’s made in Australia, scaled for the world.

 Let’s Celebrate Our Team

A special congratulations to Dr. Wilson, the EcoPha core team, and our design partners at Terra Sol. Your passion and perseverance are transforming materials — and the future. 🔗 https://ecopha.bio🔗 https://bioplastics.world