Okosix will show its biodegradable plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Okosix, a company founded by Eddie Yu, aims to address the significant issue of single-use plastics in healthcare by developing a biodegradable plastic alternative. Yu, motivated by a personal moment with his niece during the pandemic, created Okosix after selling his disposable mask company in 2021. The company’s material blends cellulose, chitosan from crustacean shells, wax, and a proprietary compound to produce a biodegradable plastic that is cheaper and functionally comparable or superior to polylactic acid (PLA), a common biodegradable plastic. Okosix’s material is internationally certified to fully biodegrade within six months under natural conditions, avoiding the pitfalls of some plastics that only break down into microplastics. Initially focusing on face masks, Okosix plans to expand its product range to include surgical gowns, diapers, and sanitary napkins, targeting the replacement of fossil-based disposable plastics with safer, non-plastic materials. Although a formal lifecycle analysis is pending, Yu estimates that Okosix’s