This month’s Set in Stone® focuses on what really matters: materials that work in production, at scale, and under real conditions. Because materials don’t succeed in theory. They succeed in reality.
Okeanos® Business Newsletter – January 2026
Oh, compostable could actually work for us now
Compostable usually comes with a pause.
Can we run it?
Will it cost too much?
Do we really want to open that door?
For a long time, the answer was often no, not because viable compostable solutions didn’t exist, but because they didn’t align with how products are actually made or priced. That’s the part that’s changing.
At Okeanos, we’ve developed a compostable compound that’s engineered differently. By precisely balancing compostable polymers with mineral content, we reduce reliance on high-cost compostable polymers while keeping compostability and familiar production behavior intact. In simple terms: compostable that can run on existing lines, without turning economics upside down.
This is the first compostable solution designed to be economically viable at scale, without sacrificing performance or production efficiency. It delivers the same technical performance and builds on the certifications brands already trust with Made From Stone™, but with a different end-of-life solution: compostability depends on the final formulation.
Our compostable Made From Stone™ compounds are based on certified compostable resins, and continue the Made From Stone™ standard of QR-code based impact measurement, giving brands and consumers transparent, real-time visibility into environmental performance. That’s usually when the reaction shifts: “Oh, compostable could actually work for us now.”
For manufacturers, this means offering compostable formats without retooling or absorbing the full compostable material cost. For brands, it means compostable packaging without pushing products into a new price tier.
Same solution. Same impact reduction. Greater end-of-life flexibility. If compostable is starting to come up more often in your conversations, it might be worth another look.
Tell us what you’re making and how you run it, we’ll help you see what’s possible.
When Manufacturers Lead Adoption: MAPSA and Made From Stone™
Material adoption accelerates when manufacturers take the lead.
In 2025, MAPSA, leading Argentine manufacturer of polyethylene products, added Made From Stone™ packaging to its commercial portfolio in Argentina. This was not a pilot or limited trial, but a fully market-ready product offered at commercial scale.
The decision came down to a practical question: Could the material meet production standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations without changing how the business operates?
Working with Okeanos, MAPSA evaluated the material under real operating conditions, focusing on compatibility with existing equipment, durability and storage stability. The result was a familiar t-shirt bag format that ran on existing lines, maintained performance, and reduced polyethylene content through a calcium carbonate-based compound. What makes this notable is not only the material, but the decision to launch it as part of MAPSA’s core offering.
When manufacturers take this step, it signals confidence that a solution can be produced, sold, and supported at scale. We review your equipment, line speeds, and quality requirements to determine what solution truly fits your production reality.
Contact Okeanos to introduce new materials without changing how you operate
The World Still Sells Globally
Globalization hasn’t ended. Products are still designed for international markets and sold across borders. What’s changed is how consistently that system works.
As McKinsey & Company has observed, the global economy is fragmenting. Trade rules, cost structures, and regulations are increasingly shaped by geopolitics and national policy, not efficiency alone.
That fragmentation doesn’t stop global selling. It shows up after products meet local reality. Shipping routes shift due to security risk. Packaging and waste regulations diverge by market.
Energy and input costs fluctuate with policy and politics, even when demand is stable.
Global products still launch. Consistency breaks later, once they move from global plans into local production and regulation. That’s why the advantage today isn’t perfect global uniformity. It’s designing products and materials that keep working as local conditions change.
That’s the space Okeanos focuses on. Today, Okeanos operates 14 manufacturing plants across 10 countries, with two additional plants scheduled to open this year, allowing us to deliver global technology with local production, regulatory alignment, and supply continuity.
If this is a question you’re navigating, you can reach us at trade@madefromstone.com
Okeanos Expands to Japan with New Tokyo Office
Japan has always been more than a market, it’s a testing ground for performance, precision, and production excellence. As Okeanos establishes a permanent presence in Tokyo, with our new office in Nishi-Shinjuku, it’s not just geography, it’s strategy.
This puts us closer to some of the most demanding manufacturers in the world, and enables faster, deeper collaboration with partners across Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. From line optimization to formulation refinement and real-world production support, we’re now where our customers do their best work side by side.
This expansion underscores something bigger: materials don’t succeed on paper. They succeed where they’re made, and Japan is where that standard is highest.
Connect with our Japan team to discuss production support in Asia
Rockstar of the Month
The people who power Okeanos.
Samantha Mahawasala | Copy & Content Manager | São Paulo
Samantha gives sustainability a voice people listen to. From trends to timelines, her content helps consumers see what really matters in packaging before it ever hits the bin.
Her Impact: She helps consumers make smarter packaging choices by turning sustainability into engaging social content.
What her role makes possible at Okeanos
Smarter choices start with clearer information. Samantha translates sustainability topics into creative, consumer-friendly content that helps people understand what really matters when choosing packaging and why.
What her role touches
- Translate complex topics into accessible content
- Track social media trends and cultural moments
- Turn insights into education that supports better decisions
In Samantha’s words
What does your role enable at Okeanos?
It helps consumers understand what really matters when choosing a more sustainable packaging option.
What’s something people don’t usually see?
The environmental impact happens long before disposal. Most people only think about what happens after they throw it away.
What motivates you?
Creative freedom to talk about a topic that’s always mattered to me.
Outside work: My next trip is Sri Lanka, my dad’s home country.
Learn more about career opportunities at Okeanos.