Water-Soluble Film Mergers

North Carolina business TerraSafe has merged with dissolvable film startup DisSolves to debut water-soluble laundry detergent sheets and edible pod packaging, both of which are now open for pre-order.

The pods, made from food-safe, GRAS-certified ingredients, dissolve cleanly in beverages and are tailored for powders like protein, coffee, and supplement. Meanwhile, the detergent sheets pack cleaning power without the plastic jug, pairing easily with recyclable paperboard for a low-impact laundry routine. TerraSafe is actively partnering with brands and rolling out early access to these next-gen, eco-conscious formats.

"We're making food packaging what it always should have been: simple, intuitive and designed for everyday living," said Julie Willoughby, TerraSafe's chief technology officer. "When we combine cutting-edge materials science with practical needs, plastic-free—which means using regenerative feedstocks from nature and the bioeconomy—isn't just an option; it becomes the easiest one. We're dedicated to significantly reducing the risk of your food picking up microplastics from its packaging."

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